German word

Stadthalle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌhalə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncivic center

Example

Wir treffen uns heute in der Stadthalle.

We are meeting at the civic center today.

Illustration for Stadthalle (civic center)

More examples

Wir kaufen Karten für die Veranstaltung in der Stadthalle.

We buy tickets for the event at the civic center.

Core concept

One spacious municipal building with a main hall that can change from a concert venue to an exhibition or meeting space.

Common phrases

  • zur Stadthalle gehen

    go to the civic center

  • Veranstaltung in der Stadthalle

    event at the civic center

Similar words

Veranstaltungsort: A venue used for events, functions, or group gatherings.
Saal: A smaller room or hall used for meetings and intimate concerts.
Bürgerhaus: A public center offering space for community meetings, courses, and local events.

Definition in German

Ein meist kommunales, multifunktionales Gebäude mit einem großen Saal für öffentliche Veranstaltungen.

Word origin

The word combines Stadt with Halle, a Germanic word for a broad covered space, to name a hall associated with a town or city.

Usage tips

  • Stadthalle is feminine, so the forms are die Stadthalle, in der Stadthalle, and die Stadthallen in the plural.

Other meanings

  • multipurpose hallnoun
  • public hallnoun

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