German word

Begegnungsstätte

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈgeːgnʊŋsˌʃtɛtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmeeting place

Example

In der Stadt gibt es viele Begegnungsstätten für Jugendliche.

There are many meeting places for young people in the city.

Illustration for Begegnungsstätte (meeting place)

More examples

In der Begegnungsstätte finden oft interkulturelle Workshops statt.

At the meeting place, intercultural workshops are often held.

Core concept

An organized local space that brings people together for services, events, and shared activities.

Common phrases

  • multikulturelle Begegnungsstätte

    multicultural meeting place

  • Begegnungsstätte mit Café

    meeting place with a cafe

  • regionale Begegnungsstätte

    regional meeting place

Similar words

Gemeindezentrum: A public community facility for resident services and local gatherings.
Treffpunkt: A place where people meet casually or arrange to meet.
Kulturzentrum: A venue for exhibitions, classes, concerts, and other cultural events.
Jugendzentrum: A facility offering regular activities, advice, and events for young people.

Definition in German

Begegnungsstätte bezeichnet institutionell organisierte Räume, oft von Gemeinden oder Vereinen getragen, in denen Begegnung, kulturelle Angebote oder Nachbarschaftshilfe stattfinden.

Word origin

Begegnungsstätte is a compound of Begegnung ('encounter') and Stätte ('place'), so its form reflects a place intended for encounters.

Usage tips

  • Compared with Treffpunkt, Begegnungsstätte usually suggests an organized or institutionally supported venue rather than any informal meeting spot.

Other meanings

  • community centernoun
  • meeting hallnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Begegnungskulturculture of interactionnoun
  • Begegnungsbereichinteraction areanoun

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