No. 495 in German
rathaus
Town hall.
In a sentence
Das Rathaus ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude in der Stadt.
The town hall is an impressive building in the city.
Here, 'Rathaus' is used in its primary meaning, referring to the administrative building of a city or town.
Die Veranstaltung findet morgen im Rathaus statt.
The event will take place tomorrow in the town hall.
In this sentence, 'Rathaus' is highlighted as a venue for events, a common secondary usage.
Das alte Rathaus wurde kürzlich zu einem Museum umgebaut.
The old town hall has recently been converted into a museum.
Here, 'Rathaus' is used as a historical reference to an older administrative building.
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