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community center
A public building in a community that is used for various purposes such as events, administration, social gatherings, or cultural activities.
Im Gemeindezentrum findet heute Abend ein Kurs für Töpfern statt.
There is a pottery course at the community center this evening.
The word is made up of 'Gemeinde' (community) and 'Zentrum' (center). So it literally describes the center or central meeting place of a community.
Das neue Gemeindezentrum wurde letzte Woche feierlich eröffnet.
The new community center was officially opened last week.
To describe movement, use 'ins Gemeindezentrum' (to/into the community center) with the accusative. To describe a location or an activity inside it, use 'im Gemeindezentrum' (in/at the community center) with the dative.
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Gemeindezentrum, um einen Film anzusehen.
We are going to the community center this evening to watch a film.
A community center is often associated with certain activities. Typical verbs are 'stattfinden' (to take place), 'organisieren' (to organize), or 'sich treffen' (to meet up).
Im Gemeindezentrum werden regelmäßig Veranstaltungen für Senioren organisiert.
Events for seniors are regularly organized at the community center.
community hall
Both words can refer to a building for meetings and events organized by a local community. „Gemeindehaus“ often means a church congregation's building, while „Gemeindezentrum“ is usually a public facility with several different uses. „Gemeindehaus“ is appropriate for church groups, while „Gemeindezentrum“ is more suitable for a broader municipal range of activities.
Die Bürger treffen sich heute im Gemeindezentrum zu einer Veranstaltung.
The residents are meeting at the community center today for an event.
Die Kirchengemeinde trifft sich heute im Gemeindehaus zur Gruppenarbeit.
The church congregation is meeting at the parish hall today for group work.
