German word

Marktgemeinde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaɐ̯ktgəˌmaɪ̯ndə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmarket town

Example

In vielen Marktgemeinden gibt es jeden Samstag einen Wochenmarkt.

Many market towns hold a weekly market every Saturday.

Illustration for Marktgemeinde (market town)

More examples

Nach der Fusion mit der Nachbargemeinde verlor die Marktgemeinde ihren unabhängigen Status.

After the merger with the neighboring municipality, the market town lost its independent status.

Core concept

A community pictured around market stalls, where buying and local civic life meet in one town center.

Common phrases

  • Einwohner der Marktgemeinde

    residents of the market town

  • die Verwaltung der Marktgemeinde

    the administration of the market town

  • auf dem Marktplatz der Marktgemeinde

    in the market town's market square

Similar words

Gemeinde: A self-governing local authority at the town or village level.
Stadt: An urban municipality recognized for its size, services, and civic functions.
Dorf: A small settlement centered on village life, often including farming.
Markt: A regular market where goods and food are bought and sold.

Definition in German

Eine Gemeinde, die einen regelmäßigen Markt hat oder früher das Marktrecht besaß.

Word origin

The compound joins Markt, a market, with Gemeinde, a municipality, so the word names a municipality associated with market rights or regular markets.

Usage tips

  • The term is common in official, local, and historical contexts, while everyday speech often uses Gemeinde or Stadt when the precise designation is not relevant.

Opposites

Related words

  • Marktgemeindevertretungmarket town councilnoun
  • Marktgemeindeverbandmarket town associationnoun

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