das Bürgerhaus
Translation
community centre, civic hall, town hall
Examples
Die Versammlung findet im Bürgerhaus statt.
The meeting takes place in the community centre.
Das Bürgerhaus bietet viele Kurse an.
The community centre offers many courses.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat ((in a place)) The event takes place in the community centre.
Similar Words
Gemeindezentrum (community centre), Kulturzentrum (cultural centre)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Haus' (house), literally meaning 'citizens' house'.
Memory Tips
Picture a large 'Haus' (house) where all the 'Bürger' (citizens) of a town can meet for events.