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forecourt
An open, often paved area directly in front of a larger public building, such as a train station, an airport, or a theater.
Wir treffen uns in zehn Minuten auf dem Vorplatz des Hauptbahnhofs.
We'll meet in ten minutes on the forecourt of the main train station.
The noun is made up of the preposition 'vor' (in front of) and the noun 'der Platz' (square, place). So it literally describes a square or open area located in front of a building.
Der Brunnen auf dem Vorplatz des Museums ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt.
The fountain on the museum forecourt is a popular meeting point.
The typical preposition for 'Vorplatz' (forecourt) is 'auf' (on). Use the dative for location ('auf dem Vorplatz' — on the forecourt) and the accusative for direction ('auf den Vorplatz' — onto the forecourt).
Die Reisegruppe wartet auf dem Vorplatz des Hotels.
The tour group is waiting on the forecourt of the hotel.
'Vorplatz' (forecourt) is often combined with the name of the building it belongs to. Common examples are 'der Bahnhofsvorplatz' (station forecourt), 'der Theatervorplatz' (theater forecourt), or 'der Kirchenvorplatz' (church forecourt).
Die Taxis warten direkt am Bahnhofsvorplatz auf neue Fahrgäste.
The taxis wait directly at the station forecourt for new passengers.
church square
Both words refer to an open area directly in front of a building. „Vorplatz“ is the general term for the area in front of a larger public building. „Kirchplatz“ is more specific and refers to the square in front of or around a church, often serving as a public focal point in a town or village.
Auf dem Vorplatz des Theaters warteten die Besucher auf den Beginn der Vorstellung.
Visitors waited in the theater forecourt for the performance to begin.
Auf dem Kirchplatz vor der Dorfkirche trafen sich die Bewohner zum Markt.
The residents met at the church square in front of the village church for the market.
