This is the 5108th most frequent German word.
arcaden
"Arcaden" in German refers to "arcades," meaning a series of arches supported by columns or piers, often forming a covered passage.
In this sentence, 'Arkade' (singular) describes a structural feature in architecture, often a series of arches.
Die alte Arkade am Schlosstor ist ein schönes architektonisches Detail.
The old arcade at the castle gate is a beautiful architectural detail.
Here, 'Arcaden' refers to commercial archways within a shopping center, used to describe the atmosphere and visual arrangement.
In den Arcaden des Einkaufszentrums gibt es viele Geschäfte.
In the arcades of the shopping center, there are many shops.
Here, 'Arcaden' refers to a place in the city, typically shopping or entertainment arcades that serve as social centers.