noun
das Gasthaus, Gästehäuser
inn
Ein Ort, an dem Menschen essen, trinken und manchmal auch übernachten können.
The German word "Gasthaus" is a noun that means "inn" or "guesthouse".
- Made of:
- Gast = guest
- Haus = house
It refers to a place where guests can eat and often stay overnight, typically smaller and more traditional than a hotel.
Similar words:
- Gasthof (similar to "Gasthaus", often used interchangeably)
- Hotel (larger, more formal lodging)
- Pension (guesthouse, often family-run with rooms to rent)
Difference:
- Gasthaus and Gasthof emphasize a traditional inn with a restaurant and lodging.
- Hotel tends to be larger with more amenities.
- Pension usually focuses more on accommodation with fewer services.
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Examples
Das Gasthaus hat heute geöffnet.noun
The inn is open today.
Im Gasthaus gibt es leckeres Essen.noun
In the inn there is delicious food.
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