German word

Rathausplatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːtˌhaʊ̯sˌplats/

Meaning

  • masculine nountown hall square

Example

Am Wochenende ist der Rathausplatz sehr belebt.

The town hall square is very lively on weekends.

Illustration for Rathausplatz (town hall square)

More examples

Wir treffen uns um 18 Uhr am Rathausplatz.

We are meeting at the town hall square at 6 p.m.

Core concept

The public forecourt of a town hall, serving as a recognizable center for civic life and local activity.

Common phrases

  • Treffen am Rathausplatz

    meeting at the town hall square

  • Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Rathausplatz

    Christmas market at the town hall square

Similar words

Platz: An open town square where people gather.
Rathaus: A municipal building where administrative services are handled.
Marktplatz: A town square where markets and stalls are set up.

Definition in German

Rathausplatz bezeichnet einen zentralen Platz vor dem Rathaus, häufig Schauplatz von Festen, Märkten oder Versammlungen.

Word origin

Rathausplatz joins Rathaus, a compound meaning 'town hall', with Platz, the German word for an open square.

Usage tips

  • Am Rathaus means 'at the town hall' and does not necessarily refer to the specific square called Rathausplatz.

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