And "platz" is German. Here in New Orleans we have Jackson Square, in the old days called the "Place d'Armes". Which in the other old days, was called the "Plaza de Armas". So glad to see you coming along in your language studies.
I know monoglot Americans fumbling to communicate abroad commonly offer up Tex-Mex lingo in the hope that the locals will comprende. It's all "foreign", after all. Just remember, Tex: Romans aren't Mexicans. Capisce?
Nein, Mein Herr.
But I DO Geh'r Steh'
You're approaching the incoherence of your Big Easy buddy.