der Stadtplatz
Translation
town square, city square, plaza
Examples
Der Markt findet auf dem Stadtplatz statt.
The market takes place in the town square.
Wir treffen uns am Brunnen auf dem Stadtplatz.
We are meeting at the fountain in the town square.
Grammar Patterns
((on+dat)) on a surface to take place on the town square
((across+acc)) across a surface to walk across the town square
Similar Words
Synonyms: Marktplatz, Plaza; Antonyms: Gasse (alley)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Stadt' (city/town) and 'Platz' (square).
Memory Tips
Think of a central square ('Platz') in a city ('Stadt') where people gather.