NOUN

Marktplatz/ˈmaʁktˌplat͡s/market square; marketplace (urban center)

Marktplatz is a German noun that means market square or marketplace (urban center). It is pronounced /ˈmaʁktˌplat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Marktplätze".

Definitions

1.central square in a town or city, traditionally used for markets and gatherings(urban location)

a.open public square where markets are held

Der Markt findet jeden Samstag auf dem Marktplatz statt.The market takes place every Saturday in the market square.

b.center of social and commercial life in a town

Der Marktplatz war voller Menschen und Straßenkünstler.The market square was full of people and street performers.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Marktplatzdie Marktplätze
Genitivedes Marktplatzesder Marktplätze
Dativedem Marktplatzden Marktplätzen
Accusativeden Marktplatzdie Marktplätze

Frequently asked questions

What does "Marktplatz" mean in English?
"Marktplatz" means market square or marketplace (urban center). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Marktplatz"?
"Marktplatz" is pronounced /ˈmaʁktˌplat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Marktplatz" der, die, or das?
"Marktplatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Marktplatz"?
The plural of "Marktplatz" is "Marktplätze".
What part of speech is "Marktplatz"?
"Marktplatz" is a noun in German.

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