A2Vocabulary

Rathaus

Town hall, city hall

In German

Rathaus

RAHT-hows

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Rat house
In English means: "A house for rats (literal interpretation)"
Actually means
Rathaus
Town hall, city hall
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Memory TipDon't confuse the 'Rathaus' (town hall) with a 'rat house'! Important civic decisions are made there, not rodent parties!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Das Rathaus ist ein altes Gebäude.

    The town hall is an old building.

  2. 2

    Wir haben im Rathaus geheiratet.

    We got married at the city hall.

FAQ

How do you say "Town hall, city hall" in German?

"Town hall, city hall" in German is "Rathaus" (RAHT-hows). Example: Das Rathaus ist ein altes Gebäude..

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