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green space
A publicly accessible area planted with lawn, trees, shrubs, and flowers in a city or municipality, intended for recreation.
Die neue Grünanlage hinter dem Rathaus lädt zum Spazierengehen und Verweilen ein.
The new green space behind the town hall invites people to take walks and linger.
The word is made up of the adjective 'grün' (green) and the noun 'die Anlage' (facility/grounds). Here, an 'Anlage' is a planned and designed area or facility. A 'Grünanlage' (green space) is therefore a deliberately created green area.
Die Stadt investiert viel Geld in die Pflege ihrer Grünanlagen.
The city invests a lot of money in maintaining its green spaces.
'Grünanlage' (green space) is a rather official and administrative term. You often find it on city maps, official signs, or in announcements from the city administration.
Laut Stadtplan befindet sich hier eine öffentliche Grünanlage.
According to the city map, there is a public green space here.
In connection with green spaces, verbs are often used that describe their creation and maintenance. Typical ones are: 'eine Grünanlage anlegen' (to create a green space), 'pflegen' (to maintain), or 'gestalten' (to design).
Nächstes Jahr wird eine neue Grünanlage am Flussufer angelegt.
Next year, a new green space will be created on the riverbank.
garden
Garten and Grünanlage can both refer to a public, planted area in a city. Grünanlage generally names this type of urban area, while Garten refers more to an area designed like a garden or named as one. Use Grünanlage as a neutral term for the area and Garten especially in suitable names.
Viele Besucher treffen sich am Wochenende in der städtischen Grünanlage.
Many visitors meet in the city's green space at the weekend.
Viele Besucher treffen sich am Wochenende im Japanischen Garten der Stadt.
Many visitors meet in the city's Japanese Garden at the weekend.
