Gemeindehaus

balance, equilibrium

noun ge-MAYN-de-hows Rare

Also means

balance of power

Usage Note

Gleichgewicht (n) literally means physical balance or equilibrium; figuratively das politische Gleichgewicht is the balance of power. The compound Mächtegleichgewicht names the balance among nations specifically.

Examples

"Der Jugendclub trifft sich jeden Freitag im Gemeindehaus."

Natural Translation

The youth club meets every Friday in the parish hall.

Literal Translation

The youth-club meets every Friday in the community-house.

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