English–German

“town hall” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːtˌhaʊ̯s/

Example

Ich gehe zum Rathaus.

I'm going to the town hall.

Illustration for Rathaus (town hall)

How to say “town hall” in German

“Town hall” in German is Rathaus.

A civic landmark with service desks on the public side and council rooms behind them.

Full entry for Rathaus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Rathaus

Das Rathaus öffnet um neun Uhr.

The town hall opens at nine.

Tips for using Rathaus

  • Rathaus is neuter: das Rathaus, with the plural die Rathäuser.

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