die Schranne
Translation
corn exchange, grain market, scaffold, court bench
Examples
Früher war hier die städtische Schranne.
Formerly, the municipal corn exchange was here.
Auf der Schranne wurde Getreide verkauft.
Grain was sold at the corn exchange.
Grammar Patterns
die Schranne ((as a place)) The old corn exchange is a listed building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Markthalle (market hall), Getreidemarkt (grain market)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schrane', meaning 'open sales stall' or 'court bench'. It's a historical term.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'shrine'. Imagine a historical, shrine-like building where grain was traded.