das Rathaus
Translation
city hall, town hall
Examples
Das Rathaus steht im Stadtzentrum.
The city hall is in the city center.
Die Tür des Rathauses ist sehr alt.
The door of the city hall is very old.
Grammar Patterns
((das Rathaus)) (nominative) the city hall is... Das Rathaus ist alt.
((des Rathauses)) (genitive) of the city hall... The history of the city hall is interesting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stadthaus, Gemeindehaus
Etymology
From 'Rat' (council) and 'Haus' (house). It's the building where the city council meets.
Memory Tips
Visualize the city 'council' (Rat) working inside a large 'house' (Haus).