Translation of German word "Platz" to English
derPlatz
/plaːt͡s/
Meaning
NounA polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
How to use
The masculine noun Platz ('place / square / room / seat / space') declines regularly (genitive des Platzes). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Plätze. It has multiple meanings: a city square (Alexanderplatz), a physical seat (Nehmen Sie Platz — Take a seat), or general space/room (Wir haben keinen Platz — We have no space).
🇬🇧 English
square
Example
Der Platz ist sehr groß und bietet viel Platz für die Kinder.
The square is very large and offers a lot of space for the children.
Ich sitze oft auf dem Platz und esse ein Sandwich.
I often sit on the square and eat a sandwich.
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Common phrases
- Platz nehmen— to take a seat / sit down (idiom)
- kein Platz— no room / no space
- Spielplatz— playground (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Platz"?▼
The German word "der Platz" is defined as: "A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral."
What does the German word "der Platz" mean?▼
The German word "der Platz" means "square" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Platz"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Platz"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Platz ist ein wichtiger Teil der Stadt." (which translates as "The square is very large and offers a lot of space for the children.").
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