Treffpunkt

meeting point, gathering place

noun TREF-poonkt Rare

Usage Note

Treffpunkt can be a physical location agreed upon for a meeting or a regular social hub (e.g. a café). In community contexts it often refers to a social space deliberately created for a neighbourhood.

Examples

"Das Jugendzentrum ist ein wichtiger Treffpunkt für Jugendliche im Viertel."

Natural Translation

The youth centre is an important meeting point for young people in the neighbourhood.

Literal Translation

The youth-centre is an important meeting-point for young-people in-the district.

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