der Parkplatz, ¨-e
parking lot · parking space
Ein Bereich im Freien oder in einem Gebäude, wo man sein Fahrzeug für eine gewisse Zeit abstellen kann.
The German word "Parkplatz" is a compound noun made up of "Park" and "Platz." "Park" refers broadly to parking, and while it is commonly connected to places allocated for rest or nature areas, in this compound, it signifies an action tied to vehicles. "Platz" means "place" or "space." Essentially, "Parkplatz" translates to "parking space" or "parking lot."
Similar words include "Parkhaus" (parking garage), which refers specifically to multi-story buildings designed for parking vehicles, and "Stellplatz," which can be used to describe a parking space especially in the context of camping (RVs, trailers) or residential properties. Unlike "Parkhaus," "Parkplatz" generally refers to an outdoor area designated for parking vehicles and typically differs from specific structures like a parking garage.
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Examples
Ich suche einen Parkplatz.noun
I am looking for a parking lot.
Gibt es hinter dem Haus freie Parkplätze?noun
Are there any free parking spaces behind the house?
Am Wochenende kostet der Parkplatz nichts.noun
On weekends, the parking lot costs nothing.
Vor dem Kino war nur ein Parkplatz frei.noun
There was only one parking space free in front of the cinema.
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