German Conversation · Level 193
31 words
German word
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɔʁfgəˌmaɪ̯nʃaft͡sˌhaʊ̯s/
Meaning
- neuter nouncommunity center
Example
Das Dorfgemeinschaftshaus ist heute geschlossen.
The community center is closed today.
More examples
Im Dorfgemeinschaftshaus findet morgen ein Vereinsabend statt.
A club evening will be held at the community center tomorrow.
Core concept
One public hall in a village that brings local groups and residents together under one roof.
Common phrases
im Dorfgemeinschaftshaus
in the community center
Treffen im Dorfgemeinschaftshaus
a meeting at the community center
Vereinsabend im Dorfgemeinschaftshaus
a club evening at the community center
Similar words
Gemeindezentrum: A facility managed by local authorities or groups for community meetings and events.
Bürgerhaus: A public building that hosts meetings and events for local citizens.
Kulturhaus: A facility used for cultural activities such as theater performances and exhibitions.
Vereinsheim: A building owned or managed by a club for members to meet and work together.
Definition in German
Ein öffentliches Gebäude im Dorf, das als Treffpunkt für kulturelle, soziale und organisatorische Veranstaltungen dient.
Word origin
German forms Dorfgemeinschaftshaus by compounding Dorf, Gemeinschaft, and Haus into a noun for a building shared by the village community.
Usage tips
- In compounds, the final noun Haus determines the grammatical gender, so the full word is neuter despite Gemeinschaft being feminine on its own.
Other meanings
- meeting hallnoun
Related words
- Dorfgemeinschaftvillage communitynoun
- Gemeinschaftshauscommunity hallnoun
- gemeinschaftlichcommunaladjective