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Marktplatz

market square

noun MARKT-plats Rare

Origin: from Markt plus Platz

Also means

marketplace

Usage Note

Marktplatz is masculine, plural Marktplätze. It is the central square of a German town, usually fronted by the Rathaus; figuratively it names any marketplace, including online ones.

Examples

"Auf dem Marktplatz steht ein alter Brunnen."

Natural Translation

An old fountain stands on the market square.

Literal Translation

On the market-square stands an old fountain.

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