die Halle
hall
A very large, covered room or building used for events, sports, production, or storage.
EXAMPLE
Das Basketballspiel findet in der neuen Sporthalle statt.
The basketball game is taking place in the new sports hall.
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Meanings
die Halle
lobby
The entrance area of a public building such as a hotel, theater, or office building.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns um 18 Uhr in der Halle des Hotels.
We'll meet at 6 p.m. in the hotel lobby.
Usage tips
Part of compounds
The word 'Halle' (hall) is very often the second part of a compound noun. The first part then describes the purpose of the hall.
EXAMPLE
Die Züge fahren von der großen Bahnhofshalle ab.
The trains depart from the large station concourse.
Movement and location
Pay attention to the case after the preposition 'in'. Movement into a hall is expressed with the accusative ('in die Halle'), while a fixed location inside it requires the dative ('in der Halle').
EXAMPLE
Die Sportler gehen in die Halle, um zu trainieren.
The athletes go into the hall to train.
Large, open space
A 'Halle' (hall) always refers to a large, spacious, and open room. The word is not used for a narrow corridor or hallway in an apartment.
EXAMPLE
Die alte Fabrikhalle wird jetzt für Kunstausstellungen genutzt.
The old factory hall is now used for art exhibitions.
Compare with
Halle vs Saal
hall
Halle and Saal can both refer to large rooms for events. A Halle is usually particularly spacious and often suitable for various purposes, whereas a Saal is more typically a specific event or meeting room in a building. Use Halle for a hall-like facility and Saal for the individual room.
Halle
Das Konzert findet wegen der vielen Gäste in einer großen Halle statt.
Because of the large number of guests, the concert is being held in a large hall.
Saal
Das Konzert findet wegen der begrenzten Gäste im großen Saal des Rathauses statt.
Because the number of guests was limited, the concert is being held in the large hall at city hall.
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