English–German

“village square” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɔɐ̯fˌplats/

Example

Wir treffen uns auf dem Dorfplatz.

We are meeting in the village square.

Illustration for Dorfplatz (village square)

How to say “village square” in German

“Village square” in German is Dorfplatz.

A village's central square where routes converge and everyday encounters happen.

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

Example sentences with Dorfplatz

Am Dorfplatz findet jeden Sommer ein Fest statt.

A festival takes place at the village square every summer.

Tips for using Dorfplatz

  • For a stationary location, German commonly uses auf dem Dorfplatz, while movement onto it takes auf den Dorfplatz.

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