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How to Say ‘Parking space’ in German

Der Stellplatz

dair SHTEL-plats

[dair SHTEL-plats]

💬 Usage Tip: Stellplatz comes from stellen "to put" and means one specific spot. Parkplatz can mean either a single space or a whole car park.

Phrase Breakdown

Der

[dair]

the

Feminine article in the dative case, used after 'in' for location.

Example

Das steht in der Zeitung.

That's in the newspaper.

Stellplatz

[SHTEL-plats]

parking spot

A designated space for one vehicle.

Example

Der Stellplatz ist direkt vor der Tür.

The parking spot is right in front of the door.

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