Turnhalle

German

Etymology

turnen (“to do gymnastics”) +‎ Halle (“hall”)

Pronunciation

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Noun

Turnhalle f (genitive Turnhalle, plural Turnhallen)

1. gym; sports hall (large room for indoor sports)

Usage notes

• The word is typically restricted to gyms which are either used mainly for gymnastics or used mainly by non-competitive athletes (in schools, youth centres, company premises, etc.).

Synonyms

• Sporthalle

Further reading

• “Turnhalle” in Duden online