trade fair grounds
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trade fair grounds
A large site with halls and open areas, specially designed for holding trade fairs, exhibitions, and conferences.
Das Messegelände in Hannover ist eines der größten der Welt.
The trade fair grounds in Hanover are among the largest in the world.
The word is made up of 'Messe' (trade fair, trade show) and 'Gelände' (grounds, site). So it literally describes the grounds where a trade fair takes place.
Für die Buchmesse wurde das gesamte Messegelände genutzt.
The entire trade fair grounds were used for the book fair.
To describe movement, you use 'zum Messegelände' (to the trade fair grounds). To describe a place where something is taking place or located, you use 'auf dem Messegelände' (on/at the trade fair grounds).
Wir fahren morgen zum Messegelände, um die Automobilausstellung zu besuchen.
We’re going to the trade fair grounds tomorrow to visit the automobile exhibition.
Common verbs used with 'Messegelände' (trade fair grounds) are 'besuchen' (to visit), 'erreichen' (to reach), or 'sich befinden' (to be located). People also often talk about the 'Hallen' (halls) or the 'Eingang' (entrance) of the trade fair grounds.
Vom Hauptbahnhof kann man das Messegelände leicht mit der U-Bahn erreichen.
From the main train station, you can easily reach the trade fair grounds by subway.
fair / mass
Messe primarily refers to the event where companies showcase their products and services. Messegelände, by contrast, is the site with halls and open areas where the event takes place. When talking about the program, you mean the Messe; for the specific location, Messegelände is the appropriate term.
Das Messegelände öffnet am Freitag eine Stunde vor der ersten Präsentation.
The trade fair grounds open on Friday one hour before the first presentation.
Die Messe beginnt am Freitag mit einer Präsentation neuer Fahrräder.
The trade fair begins on Friday with a presentation of new bicycles.
