🏙️ Gebäude in der Stadt – Buildings in the City
Knowing the names of buildings and city places is essential for getting around Germany. Whether you're asking for directions, reading a map or booking accommodation, this vocabulary will help you navigate any German-speaking city with confidence.
| German | English | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| das Rathaus | Town hall / City hall | neuter |
| die Kirche | Church | feminine |
| der Bahnhof | Train station | masculine |
| das Krankenhaus | Hospital | neuter |
| die Schule | School | feminine |
| die Universität | University | feminine |
| das Museum | Museum | neuter |
| das Hotel | Hotel | neuter |
| die Post | Post office | feminine |
| die Bank | Bank | feminine |
| der Supermarkt | Supermarket | masculine |
| die Apotheke | Pharmacy / Chemist | feminine |
Many German buildings end in -haus (house): Krankenhaus, Rathaus, Kaufhaus. Others end in -hof (yard/court): Bahnhof, Flughafen.
🗺️ Asking for Directions
| German Phrase | English |
|---|---|
| Wo ist der Bahnhof? | Where is the train station? |
| Wie komme ich zum Rathaus? | How do I get to the town hall? |
| Gehen Sie geradeaus. | Go straight ahead. |
| Biegen Sie links/rechts ab. | Turn left/right. |
| Es ist um die Ecke. | It's around the corner. |
| Es ist in der Nähe. | It's nearby. |
| Wie weit ist es? | How far is it? |
| Ungefähr fünf Minuten zu Fuß. | About five minutes on foot. |
📐 Prepositions for Location
Use in der Nähe von (near), gegenüber von (opposite), neben (next to), hinter (behind), vor (in front of) to describe where buildings are.
✏️ Übungen
1. How do you say "the hospital" in German? Answer: das Krankenhaus
2. Translate: "Where is the supermarket?" Answer: Wo ist der Supermarkt?
3. What does "Biegen Sie rechts ab" mean? Answer: Turn right.
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