German word

Mehrzweckhalle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmeːɐ̯ˌtsvɛkˌhalə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmulti-purpose hall

Example

Die Hochzeit findet in der Mehrzweckhalle statt.

The wedding is taking place in the multi-purpose hall.

Illustration for Mehrzweckhalle (multi-purpose hall)

More examples

Nach dem Unwetter diente die Mehrzweckhalle als Notunterkunft.

After the storm, the multi-purpose hall served as an emergency shelter.

Core concept

A large roofed space that can shift between a sports venue, celebration site, and meeting place.

Common phrases

  • zur Mehrzweckhalle gehen

    go to the multi-purpose hall

  • als Mehrzweckhalle dienen

    serve as a multi-purpose hall

  • die Mehrzweckhalle nutzen

    use the multi-purpose hall

Similar words

Halle: A large, high-ceilinged indoor space for exhibitions and major events.
Sporthalle: A spacious indoor facility designed for sports practice and games.
Veranstaltungshalle: An indoor venue for concerts, trade fairs, and other events.
Gemeindezentrum: A community facility for local gatherings, classes, and everyday services.

Definition in German

Eine große überdachte Halle, die für verschiedene Veranstaltungen wie Sport, Feste oder Versammlungen genutzt wird.

Word origin

Mehrzweckhalle combines Mehrzweck, meaning 'multiple uses,' with Halle, a Germanic word for a large indoor space.

Usage tips

  • Mehrzweckhalle is feminine, with the plural Mehrzweckhallen; the phrase 'in der Mehrzweckhalle' uses the dative feminine article.

Other meanings

  • multi-purpose venuenoun
  • multi-purpose facilitynoun
  • community hallnoun

Related words

  • Mehrzweckanlagemulti-purpose facilitynoun
  • Mehrzweckgebäudemulti-purpose buildingnoun

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