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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