German word

Messegelände

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛsəgəˌlɛndə/

Meaning

  • neuter nounexhibition grounds

Example

Das Messegelände ist heute geöffnet.

The exhibition grounds are open today.

Illustration for Messegelände (exhibition grounds)

More examples

Viele Besucher treffen sich auf dem Messegelände.

Many visitors meet at the exhibition grounds.

Core concept

A broad event site with exhibition halls and open areas arranged around busy visitor routes.

Common phrases

  • auf dem Messegelände

    at the exhibition grounds

  • das Messegelände besuchen

    visit the exhibition grounds

Similar words

Messezentrum: A large exhibition complex consisting of several halls and related facilities.
Messehalle: A spacious indoor venue for exhibitions and exhibitor displays.
Messe: A trade fair or exhibition held for visitors and exhibitors.
Gelände: A broad tract of land that includes event sites and buildings.

Definition in German

Ein Areal mit Messehallen und Freiflächen, auf dem Messen und Ausstellungen stattfinden.

Word origin

Messegelände combines Messe, historically linked to Latin missa and later meaning a trade fair, with Gelände, meaning terrain or grounds.

Usage tips

  • German uses auf dem Messegelände for the whole site, while in den Messehallen refers specifically to the indoor halls.

Other meanings

  • exhibition centernoun

Related words

  • Messehalleexhibition hallnoun
  • Messeveranstaltertrade fair organizernoun

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