Translation of German word "Platz" to English
derPlatz
/plaːt͡s/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'town square / public plaza / place / seat / space'.
How to use
Platz ('square / seat / place') is a masculine noun: der Platz (plural: die Plätze). Nehmen Sie bitte Platz! — Please take a seat! Auf dem Marktplatz — On the market square.
🇬🇧 English
place / square / seat
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
- auf dem Platz— on the square
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What is the definition of the German word "der Platz"?▼
The German word "der Platz" is defined as: "Masculine noun meaning 'town square / public plaza / place / seat / space'."
What does the German word "der Platz" mean?▼
The German word "der Platz" means "place / square / seat" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Platz"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Platz ist sehr groß und bietet viel Platz für die Kinder." (which translates as "The square is very large and offers a lot of space for the children.").
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