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Markttor

market gate

noun MARKT-tohr Rare

Also means

town gate to market

Usage Note

Markttor denotes a historic gateway leading to or framing a market square. It is a term used in architectural heritage texts and tourism brochures for medieval town gates that still stand, often as protected monuments.

Examples

"Das gotische Markttor ist das Wahrzeichen der Kleinstadt."

Natural Translation

The Gothic market gate is the emblem of the small town.

Literal Translation

The Gothic market-gate is the emblem of-the small-town.

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