Buden

Buden is a term used in German-speaking contexts and as a proper noun in some European localities. In German, Buden is the plural form of the noun Bude, which refers to a small shelter, stall, or booth. The word is commonly used to describe market stalls, street kiosks, or temporary huts that line squares, markets, or promenades. The plural Buden can denote multiple such structures or a row of stalls in a given place.

In geographic contexts, Buden appears as part of place names or as the name of small settlements in German-speaking regions and neighboring countries. The use as a toponym often reflects historical markets or huts that once stood on the site. Specific locations vary by country and region, and Buden as a place name is not widely standardized in English-language maps.

Beyond common nouns and toponyms, Buden may occur as a surname or as part of longer place or institution names in areas where German influence and languages have left their mark. Documentation and notable bearers are region-specific and not widely consolidated in global references.

Related terms include Bude, a town in Cornwall, and other uses of the word Bude.