der Kellner, –
waiter
Eine Person, die in einem Restaurant oder Café arbeitet und Essen sowie Getränke zu den Gästen bringt.
The German word "Kellner" is a noun that means "waiter" or "server" in a restaurant or similar establishment. It refers specifically to a person who serves food and beverages to customers. The feminine form of the word is "Kellnerin," which means "female waiter."
Similar words in German include "Servierer" (server) and "Bedienung" (service), but those could refer to either male or female servers, or to the concept of service itself.
The main difference between "Kellner" and similar terms like "Servierer" is that "Kellner" specifically connotes a traditional notion of a waiter, while "Servierer" can encompass a broader range of serving roles, including those in less formal contexts.
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Examples
Der Kellner bringt die Speisekarte.noun
The waiter brings the menu.
Ein Kellner serviert uns das Essen.noun
A waiter serves us the food.
Der Kellner bringt die Getränke schnell.noun
The waiter brings the drinks quickly.
Am Tisch spricht der Kellner mit den Gästen.noun
At the table, the waiter talks to the guests.
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