Also means
village green
Usage Note
Dorfplatz is the central open square of a village, traditionally where markets, festivals, and community life take place. Many German villages still hold their Dorffest on the Dorfplatz.
Examples
"Die Kinder spielen nach der Schule auf dem Dorfplatz."
Natural Translation
The children play on the village square after school.
Literal Translation
The children play after the school on the village-square.
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