Rathaus
/ˈʁaːtˌhaʊ̯s/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Rathäuser
Meaning
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city hall, town hall
Literally "council-house."
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Das Rathaus steht am Marktplatz.
The town hall is on the market square.
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Made of
- Rat council, advice
- Haus house
Similar words
Rathaus is the building itself — often a historic landmark on the main square. Bürgermeisteramt is specifically the mayor's office and administration, which may occupy only part of that building.
Practice
1 What does Rathaus mean?
city hall, town hall
2 Fill the gap: Das ___ steht am Marktplatz.
Full sentence: Das Rathaus steht am Marktplatz. (The town hall is on the market square.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Rathaus?
Rathaus: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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