German word

Gemeindezentrum

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈmaɪ̯ndəˌt͡sɛntʁʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncommunity center

Example

Ich gehe ins Gemeindezentrum.

I'm going to the community center.

Illustration for Gemeindezentrum (community center)

More examples

Am Wochenende leite ich einen Kurs im Gemeindezentrum.

At the weekend, I lead a course at the community center.

Core concept

One shared neighborhood building serves as a meeting place, classroom, and access point for local services.

Common phrases

  • Kurs im Gemeindezentrum

    course at the community center

  • Treffen im Gemeindezentrum

    meeting at the community center

  • Informationsveranstaltung im Gemeindezentrum

    information event at the community center

Similar words

Bürgerzentrum: A public facility for resident services, classes, and community events.
Gemeindehaus: A building run by a church or local authority for community gatherings and meetings.
Kulturzentrum: A venue for exhibitions, concerts, and other cultural classes and activities.
Rathaus: A municipal office building for administrative procedures and public services.

Definition in German

Ein öffentliches Gebäude der Gemeinde, in dem Treffen, Kurse und soziale Dienste für die Einwohner angeboten werden.

Word origin

The compound joins Gemeinde ('community' or 'municipality') and Zentrum ('center'), making a local center explicit.

Usage tips

  • After in, ins Gemeindezentrum marks movement into it, while im Gemeindezentrum marks location inside it.

Other meanings

  • neighborhood centernoun
  • meeting hallnoun

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