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green space
An area covered with grass, plants, or trees, especially in a city or built-up area. Parks, meadows, or gardens are typical green spaces.
In der Mittagspause entspannen viele auf der Grünfläche vor dem Bürogebäude.
During the lunch break, many people relax on the green space in front of the office building.
The word is a simple compound made up of the adjective 'grün' (green) and the noun 'die Fläche' (area/surface). So it literally means a 'green area'.
Die Stadt plant, mehr Grünflächen für die Bürger zu schaffen.
The city plans to create more green spaces for its citizens.
'Grünfläche' (green space) is often a term from urban planning, administration, or official contexts. It is used to refer to planned or existing planted areas in built-up areas.
Laut Bebauungsplan muss ein Teil des Grundstücks als Grünfläche erhalten bleiben.
According to the development plan, part of the property must remain a green space.
Common verbs used in connection with green spaces are 'anlegen' (to create/lay out), 'schaffen' (to create), 'pflegen' (to maintain), or 'erhalten' (to preserve). People also often speak of 'öffentliche Grünflächen' (public green spaces).
Die Anwohner pflegen die kleine Grünfläche vor ihrem Haus selbst.
The residents maintain the small green space in front of their house themselves.
To describe a location, German uses the preposition 'auf' (on). You sit, play, or relax 'auf der Grünfläche' (on the green space).
Das Picknick auf der Grünfläche am Fluss war eine tolle Idee.
The picnic on the green space by the river was a great idea.
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Both words can refer to a green, plant-covered area in a city. “Grünfläche” is the general term for any such area, while “Grünanlage” refers to a landscaped, publicly accessible area intended for recreation. Use “Grünfläche” when speaking generally, and “Grünanlage” for a well-maintained recreational space.
Hinter dem neuen Wohnhaus blieb eine kleine Grünfläche mit Bäumen und Gras erhalten.
A small green space with trees and grass was preserved behind the new apartment building.
Die Stadt hat neben dem Bahnhof eine gepflegte Grünanlage mit Bänken und Blumen angelegt.
The city created a well-maintained green space with benches and flowers next to the train station.
