NOUN
Rathaus/ˈʁaːtˌhaʊ̯s/town hall; city hall; municipal building
Rathaus is a German noun that means town hall, city hall, or municipal building. It is pronounced /ˈʁaːtˌhaʊ̯s/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Rathäuser".
Definitions
1.the building where a town or city government is located(public building)
a.seat of the local government
Das Rathaus befindet sich am Marktplatz.—The town hall is located on the market square.
b.administrative center for citizens
Im Rathaus kann man seinen Ausweis beantragen.—You can apply for your ID card at the town hall.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Rathaus | die Rathäuser |
| Genitive | des Rathauses | der Rathäuser |
| Dative | dem Rathaus | den Rathäusern |
| Accusative | das Rathaus | die Rathäuser |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rathaus" mean in English?
- "Rathaus" means town hall, city hall, or municipal building. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rathaus"?
- "Rathaus" is pronounced /ˈʁaːtˌhaʊ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rathaus" der, die, or das?
- "Rathaus" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Rathaus"?
- The plural of "Rathaus" is "Rathäuser".
- What part of speech is "Rathaus"?
- "Rathaus" is a noun in German.
