noun

der Imbissstand, ¨-e

snack stand

The German word "Imbissstand" is a compound noun made up of "Imbiss" (snack) and "Stand" (stand). It refers to a "snack stand", "food stall", or "kiosk" where quick, typically affordable food items are sold.

Similar words in German include "Imbissbude" (snack shack), "Essensstand" (food stand), and "Verkaufsstand" (sales stand).

"Imbissstand" vs. similar words:

  • "Imbissbude" generally connotes a small, often informal, snack shop and can be more permanent than an "Imbissstand".
  • "Essensstand" is a broader term that can refer to any kind of food stand, not necessarily limited to snacks.
  • "Verkaufsstand" is an even more general term that can refer to any kind of sales stand, including non-food items.

Each of these words underscores slightly different features of food vending establishments.

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Examples

Beim Imbissstand gibt es leckere Snacks.noun

At the snack stand, there are delicious snacks.

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