die Begegnungsstätte
Translation
community center, meeting place, meeting center
Examples
Die neue Begegnungsstätte wird morgen eröffnet.
The new community center opens tomorrow.
Senioren treffen sich in der Begegnungsstätte.
Senior citizens meet at the community center.
Grammar Patterns
in ((the community center)) in (the community center) Senior citizens meet in the community center.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Begegnungsort, das Gemeinschaftszentrum
Etymology
From 'Begegnung' (encounter) + 'Stätte' (site, place). 'Stätte' often implies a more formal or established facility than 'Ort'.
Memory Tips
'Stätte' sounds a bit more official, like a 'site' or 'station'. Think of a building like a community center.