German word

Marktplatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaʁktˌplats/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmarketplace

Example

Wir kaufen frisches Gemüse auf dem Marktplatz.

We buy fresh vegetables at the marketplace.

Illustration for Marktplatz (marketplace)

More examples

Am Abend ist der Marktplatz schön beleuchtet.

In the evening, the market square is beautifully illuminated.

Core concept

A town square lined with stalls, shops, and people meeting in the open air.

Common phrases

  • den Marktplatz besuchen

    visit the market square

  • frische Ware vom Marktplatz

    fresh goods from the market square

  • Veranstaltung auf dem Marktplatz

    event in the market square

Similar words

Markt: A place where goods are bought and sold through shops or market stalls.
Platz: An open public square surrounded by buildings or streets where people gather.
Wochenmarkt: A market held weekly on a set day, often selling fresh produce.
Markthalle: An indoor market building containing several shops selling food and other goods.

Definition in German

Ein zentraler Platz in einer Stadt oder Gemeinde, der als Verkaufsort für Waren und als Treffpunkt dient.

Word origin

Marktplatz is a compound of Markt, meaning market, and Platz, meaning square or place.

Usage tips

  • Marktplatz is masculine, with the plural Marktplätze; a fixed location commonly uses auf dem Marktplatz.

Other meanings

  • squarenoun

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