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Mehrgenerationenhaus

multigenerational community centre

noun MAYR-ge-ne-ra-tsyoh-nen-hows Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

intergenerational meeting place

Usage Note

Mehrgenerationenhaus is a federally funded community institution where people of all ages meet, exchange skills, and support one another. There are around 540 such centres in Germany. They are distinct from ordinary housing projects.

Examples

"Im Mehrgenerationenhaus geben Rentner Nachhilfe für Schulkinder."

Natural Translation

In the multigenerational centre, pensioners give tutoring to schoolchildren.

Literal Translation

In the multigenerational house pensioners give tutoring for school children.

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