This is the 495th most frequent German word.
rathaus
Town hall.
Here, 'Rathaus' is used in its primary meaning, referring to the administrative building of a city or town.
Das Rathaus ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude in der Stadt.
The town hall is an impressive building in the city.
In this sentence, 'Rathaus' is highlighted as a venue for events, a common secondary usage.
Die Veranstaltung findet morgen im Rathaus statt.
The event will take place tomorrow in the town hall.
Here, 'Rathaus' is used as a historical reference to an older administrative building.