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clubhouse
The building of an association or club that serves as a central meeting place for members, for social events, administration, and often also for sports activities.
Nach dem Golfturnier fand die Siegerehrung im Clubhaus statt.
After the golf tournament, the awards ceremony took place in the clubhouse.
The word consists of 'Club' (a loanword from English meaning 'Verein' (club/association)) and 'Haus' (house). So it is literally the house of a club.
Das Clubhaus unseres Tennisvereins wurde letztes Jahr renoviert.
The clubhouse of our tennis club was renovated last year.
The prepositions 'in' and 'ins' are important here. People meet 'im Clubhaus' (in the clubhouse; dative, location), but go 'ins Clubhaus' (into the clubhouse; accusative, direction).
Wir gehen nach dem Spiel noch auf ein Getränk ins Clubhaus.
After the game, we're going to the clubhouse for a drink.
The term 'Clubhaus' (clubhouse) is used especially often for the buildings of sports clubs, for example golf, tennis, sailing, or rowing clubs.
Vom Clubhaus des Golfplatzes hat man eine tolle Aussicht.
From the clubhouse of the golf course, you have a great view.
clubhouse
Both words refer to a building where members of an association or club meet. „Vereinsheim“ is the general German term and works for different types of associations. „Clubhaus“ is especially common for clubs and sports clubs and often sounds more appropriate in that context, but it can also refer to a meeting place.
Die Mitglieder des Tennisclubs trafen sich nach dem Spiel im Clubhaus.
The tennis club members met at the clubhouse after the match.
Die Mitglieder des Schachvereins trafen sich abends im Vereinsheim.
The chess club members met at the clubhouse in the evening.
