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public park
A large, public, usually urban park that serves the recreation of the entire population and often has playgrounds, sports facilities, and walking paths.
Am Wochenende treffen wir uns mit Freunden zum Picknick im Volkspark.
At the weekend, we're meeting friends for a picnic in the public park.
This word is made up of 'das Volk' (the people) and 'der Park' (the park), connected by an 's'. It literally means 'a park for the people', that is, for all the people of a city or community.
Der Volkspark ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt für Jung und Alt.
The public park is a popular meeting place for young and old.
A Volkspark (public park) is a place for leisure and recreation. Typical expressions are 'im Volkspark spazieren gehen' (to go for a walk in the public park), 'im Volkspark Sport treiben' (to do sports in the public park), or 'sich mit Freunden im Volkspark treffen' (to meet friends in the public park).
Lass uns am Nachmittag im Volkspark eine Runde joggen gehen.
Let's go for a jog in the public park in the afternoon.
The term 'Volkspark' (public park) has historical significance. These parks were often created in the 19th and early 20th centuries to give the urban population, especially workers, access to nature and recreation.
Viele deutsche Städte haben einen alten Volkspark, der heute unter Denkmalschutz steht.
Many German cities have an old public park that is now a listed monument.
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'der Park' and 'der Volkspark' both refer to public green spaces used for recreation. 'der Park' is the general word and can be small or large. 'der Volkspark' is usually a large urban public park for many people, often with playgrounds, sports areas, and wide paths. The words can be confused because a Volkspark is also a park. In everyday speech, people often simply say 'Park'. 'Volkspark' is more precise when that is the name or when this particular kind of large public park is meant.
Im Volkspark gibt es einen Spielplatz, einen Sportplatz und lange Wege zum Spazieren.
In the public park, there is a playground, a sports field, and long paths for walking.
Am Abend sitzen viele Nachbarn im Park und reden miteinander.
In the evening, many neighbors sit in the park and talk with each other.