das Kaffeehaus, ¨-er
coffeehouse · coffee house
Ein Ort, an dem man warme Getränke wie Kaffee trinken und kleine Speisen essen kann.
The German word "Kaffeehaus" is a noun that means "coffee house" or "café". It is a compound word made up of "Kaffee" (coffee) and "Haus" (house). A "Kaffeehaus" typically refers to a place where people gather to enjoy coffee, tea, and other beverages, often accompanied by pastries or light meals. Similar terms in German include "Café" (café) and "Konditorei" (pastry shop).
The main difference is that while "Café" can refer to a variety of dining establishments that serve coffee and meals, "Kaffeehaus" often emphasizes the social atmosphere and may have historical significance, particularly in German-speaking culture, where it was a center for social interaction and cultural discussions.
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Examples
Im Kaffeehaus trifft sich die ganze Stadt.noun
In the coffeehouse, the whole town meets.
Im Kaffeehaus trifft man sich gerne zum Plaudern.noun
In the coffee house people like to meet for a chat.
Das alte Kaffeehaus wurde sorgfältig renoviert.noun
The old coffeehouse was carefully renovated.
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