Parkhaus

multi-storey car park

noun PARK-hows Rare

Also means

parking garage

Usage Note

Parkhaus is neuter, plural Parkhäuser with umlaut. It is a covered multi-level structure, unlike an open Parkplatz (parking lot) or underground Tiefgarage.

Examples

"Im Parkhaus am Bahnhof war kein Platz mehr frei."

Natural Translation

There was no space left in the car park by the station.

Literal Translation

In-the car-park at-the station was no space more free.

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