Platz
/plat͡s/masculine
In German, the English word 'place' can be translated in several ways depending on the context, with Platz being the default form. Wiktionary also lists Ort and Stelle.
Meaning: location, position (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Platz | /plat͡s/ | masculine |
| Ort | /ɔʁt/ | masculine |
| Stelle | /ˈʃtɛlə/ | feminine |
| Position | /poziˈt͡si̯oːn/ (Germany) /posiˈt͡si̯oːn/ (Austria) |
feminine |
Platz is often used to describe a physical square in a city, a seat in a vehicle or theater or an available amount of space. It is also commonly used in compound nouns, such as Arbeitsplatz (workplace) or Parkplatz (parking space). Ort is used for a more general geographical location or a specific town/settlement. Stelle is used for a specific, often small, point or spot within a larger area, such as a spot in a text or a specific point on a map.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Platz takes the accusative form den Platz when it is the direct object of a sentence. The feminine noun Stelle remains die Stelle in the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/plats/
Did you know?
- The word Platz traces its ancestry back to an Ancient Greek term plateîa hodós meaning 'broad way'.
Examples in context
- Alles ist am Platz.Everything's in place.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Platz to indicate where things are located.Tatoeba #8142417 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2245482 by CK
- Ich hasse diesen Ort.I hate this place.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for a specific Ort.Tatoeba #1809015 by Tamy, translation #679858 by ulyssemc1
- Meiden Sie jenen Ort!Stay away from that place.This sentence is an example of giving a command to stay away from a certain Ort.Tatoeba #1846488 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1845489 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? Ich suche nach einem Ort, um mein Auto zu parken.Excuse me, where is the nearest train station? I'm looking for a place to park my car.
- Der Standort unseres neuen Büros befindet sich im Zentrum der Stadt.The place of our new office is located in the city center.
- Hey, kennst du einen coolen Ort, um abends auszugehen?Hey, do you know a cool place to go out in the evening?
- Lass uns eine geeignete Stelle finden, um ein Picknick zu machen.Let's find a suitable place to have a picnic.
- 483 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A crowded outdoor festival where two friends are looking for a spot to sit.
- SarahMaximilian, hast du einen Platz gefunden?Maximilian, did you find a place?
- MaximilianJa, dieser Platz hier ist perfekt.Yes, this place here is perfect.
- SarahGut, dann setze ich mich hierhin.Good, then I'll sit down here.
- MaximilianGerne, Sarah, nimm doch Platz.Sure, Sarah, please take a seat/place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “place” translations and entries Platz, Ort, Stelle, Position, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ort, Platz, Position, Stelle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
