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How do you say "square" in German?
der Marktplatz
In German, "square" is der Marktplatz.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'MAHRKT-plats', stress on the first syllable, with the z making a 'ts' sound.
Grammar notes
der Marktplatz is masculine. Plural: der Stadtplätze.
Example sentence
Die Menschen versammelten sich auf dem Marktplatz.
People gathered in the town square.
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How to remember der Marktplatz
Der Marktplatz combines Markt (market) and Platz (place) - a town square is where the market takes place.
Related words
- courtyard der Innenhof
- plaza der Platz
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- lighthouse der Leuchtturm
- pier der Pier
- dock der Steg
- marina die Marina
- suburb der Vorort
- countryside die Landschaft
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Questions about der Marktplatz
How do you say "square" in German?
In German, "square" is der Marktplatz. It is a noun.
Is der Marktplatz masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Marktplatz is masculine. Plural: der Stadtplätze.
How is der Marktplatz used in a sentence?
Use der Marktplatz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Menschen versammelten sich auf dem Marktplatz. (People gathered in the town square.).
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