community center / burgher house
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community center
A public building in a municipality that serves as a meeting place for residents and for cultural or social events.
Das Konzert des lokalen Musikvereins findet im Bürgerhaus statt.
The local music club's concert is taking place at the community center.
burgher house
A historical, often representative town house belonging to a citizen, especially from the Middle Ages or the early modern period.
Die Altstadt ist berühmt für ihre gut erhaltenen mittelalterlichen Bürgerhäuser.
The old town is famous for its well-preserved medieval burgher houses.
The word is made up of 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Haus' (house). So it describes a house that has a special relationship to the citizens of a town or municipality.
Das alte Bürgerhaus im Stadtzentrum wird gerade renoviert.
The old burgher house in the city center is currently being renovated.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about events, courses, or clubs, it means the modern community center. In connection with 'Altstadt' (old town), 'historisch' (historical), or 'mittelalterlich' (medieval), it means the old residence of a town citizen.
Die Volkshochschule bietet im Bürgerhaus einen neuen Sprachkurs an.
The adult education center is offering a new language course at the community center.
When the community center is meant, the word is often combined with events: 'eine Feier im Bürgerhaus' (a celebration at the community center), 'ein Konzert findet statt' (a concert takes place), or 'ein Treffen im Bürgerhaus' (a meeting at the community center).
Die jährliche Bürgerversammlung findet im großen Saal des Bürgerhauses statt.
The annual citizens' meeting is taking place in the large hall of the community center.
When the historical building is meant, it is often described with adjectives such as 'historisch' (historical), 'alt' (old), 'mittelalterlich' (medieval), or 'gut erhalten' (well-preserved).
Das gut erhaltene Bürgerhaus aus dem 16. Jahrhundert ist heute ein Museum.
The well-preserved 16th-century burgher house is now a museum.
community hall
Both words refer to a building for meetings and events. A „Gemeindehaus“ usually belongs to a church congregation and serves its groups, while a „Bürgerhaus“ is generally open to the public for civic, cultural, or social events. „Gemeindehaus“ is the appropriate term for church meetings, while „Bürgerhaus“ is more suitable for public events and activities.
Der Musikverein veranstaltet heute Abend im Bürgerhaus ein Konzert.
The music association is holding a concert at the community center this evening.
Der Kirchenchor probt heute Abend im Gemeindehaus.
The church choir is rehearsing in the parish hall this evening.
