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Austragungsort
🏟️ What exactly is an Austragungsort?
Der Austragungsort refers to the specific location, place, or city where an event (especially a competition, game, conference, or performance) takes place or is 'held' (ausgetragen).
The word is composed of:
- austragen: to carry out, to host (e.g., a competition)
- der Ort: a place, location, spot
So, literally, it's the 'place of carrying out'.
Since the base word "Ort" is masculine (der Ort), "Austragungsort" is also masculine (der Austragungsort).
🧐 Grammar in Detail: Declension
The noun "Austragungsort" is masculine. Here are the declension tables for singular and plural:
| Case | Article | Austragungsort |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Austragungsort |
| Accusative | den | Austragungsort |
| Dative | dem | Austragungsort(e) |
| Genitive | des | Austragungsort(e)s |
| Case | Article | Austragungsorte |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Austragungsorte |
| Accusative | die | Austragungsorte |
| Dative | den | Austragungsorten |
| Genitive | der | Austragungsorte |
📝 Example Sentences
- Berlin wurde als Austragungsort für das Finale ausgewählt.
(Berlin was chosen as the venue for the final.) - Die Fans reisten zu den verschiedenen Austragungsorten der Weltmeisterschaft.
(The fans traveled to the various venues of the World Cup.) - Wir suchen noch nach einem geeigneten Austragungsort für unsere Konferenz.
(We are still looking for a suitable venue for our conference.) - Die Wahl des Austragungsortes war umstritten.
(The choice of the venue was controversial.)
💡 Usage in Context: Where does 'der Austragungsort' fit?
The term Austragungsort is mainly used in the context of organized events, often involving competition, presentation, or assembly. Typical contexts include:
- Sports events: Football matches, Olympic Games, tournaments (e.g., „München war der Austragungsort des Champions-League-Finales.“ - Munich was the venue for the Champions League final.)
- Cultural events: Festivals, concerts, theatre performances (e.g., „Salzburg ist ein berühmter Austragungsort für klassische Musik.“ - Salzburg is a famous venue for classical music.)
- Conferences & Meetings: Scientific congresses, political summits, company events (e.g., „Der Austragungsort der nächsten Klimakonferenz steht noch nicht fest.“ - The venue for the next climate conference has not yet been decided.)
Compared to more general terms like "Ort" (place) or "Platz" (place, square), "Austragungsort" emphasizes the function of the location as the setting for a specific, planned event.
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
Remembering the Article: The base word is "der Ort" (the place). Think of 'Ort' sounding a bit like 'court' (a place where things happen). A court needs order, a strong presence - associate it with the masculine 'der'. Hence, der Austragungsort.
Remembering the Meaning: Imagine an important trophy or document being solemnly 'carried out' (ausgetragen) to the specific 'place' (Ort) where the event is happening. That's the Aus-tragungs-ort, the venue.
🔄 Synonyms and Similar Terms
Synonyms (similar meaning):
- Veranstaltungsort: (Event location) Very similar, often interchangeable.
- Spielstätte: (Playing venue) Especially for sports competitions or games.
- Tagungsort: (Conference venue) Specifically for conferences, meetings.
- Schauplatz: (Scene, setting) More general for the location of an event, can also be fictional.
- Wettkampfstätte: (Competition site) Very specific for sports competitions.
Antonyms (opposites):
Direct antonyms are difficult. Depending on the context, one might consider:
- Herkunftsort: (Place of origin) Where something comes from (not where it takes place).
- Zuhause / Daheim: (Home) The private sphere (opposite of a public venue).
⚠️ Similar, but different words:
- Ort: General term for a place or spot.
- Platz: Can be an open space, a seat, or also a venue (e.g., Sportplatz - sports field).
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt der Sportreporter den Organisator: „Warum findet das Schneckenrennen ausgerechnet hier statt?“
Antwortet der Organisator: „Nun ja, es ist der langsamste Austragungsort, den wir finden konnten!“
Translation:
The sports reporter asks the organizer: "Why is the snail race taking place right here?"
The organizer replies: "Well, it's the slowest venue we could find!"
📜 Poem about the Word
Ein Stadion, groß und weit,
Für Spiel und Wettkampf stets bereit.
Die Menge jubelt, laut und froh,
Der Austragungsort – sowieso!
Ob Bühne, Saal, ob grüner Rasen,
Hier lässt man Emotionen rasen.
Wo Helden kämpfen, Träume blüh'n,
Wird dieser Platz zum Glüh'n.
Translation:
A stadium, large and wide,
For game and contest, ready inside.
The crowd cheers loudly, full of glee,
The venue – naturally!
Be it stage, hall, or grassy ground,
Here, emotions race around.
Where heroes fight and dreams ignite,
This place begins to glow so bright.
❓ Little Riddle
Ich bin kein Mensch, doch hab' 'nen Namen,
Für Spiele, Shows und ernste Dramen.
Man reist zu mir von nah und fern,
Hier wird gekämpft, gefeiert gern.
Mal bin ich Stadion, mal ein Saal,
Die Wahl auf mich fiel, erste Wahl.
Wo findet das Ereignis statt?
Wie heißt der Platz in Stadt und Staat?
Translation:
I am not human, yet have a name,
For games and shows and serious fame.
People travel to me from afar,
Here they compete, celebrate near a star.
Sometimes a stadium, sometimes a hall,
Chosen for me, the first call.
Where does the event unfold?
What is this place, in city bold?
The Answer: Der Austragungsort (The venue)
🧩 Word Building Blocks & Trivia
Word Composition:
The word "Austragungsort" is a compound noun, formed from:
- The nominalized verb Austragung (from austragen = to carry out, to host)
- The noun Ort (der Ort = place, location)
Common Collocations (Typical word combinations):
- Der bekanntgegebene Austragungsort (the announced venue)
- Ein geeigneter Austragungsort (a suitable venue)
- Der endgültige Austragungsort (the final venue)
- Den Austragungsort festlegen / bestimmen / auswählen (to determine / decide on / choose the venue)
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Austragungsort?
The word "Austragungsort" is masculine. The correct article is der Austragungsort. It refers to the location or venue where an event takes place.