der Wirt, -e
innkeeper · host
Eine Person, die ein Gasthaus, Restaurant oder eine Kneipe führt und dort Gäste mit Essen und Trinken versorgt.
The German word "Wirt" is a noun meaning host or innkeeper. It is often used to refer to the person who owns or runs a pub, restaurant, or guesthouse.
- Wirt comes from old Germanic roots related to "feast" or "guest".
- Related words:
- Gastgeber (host, someone who invites guests),
- Hotelier (hotel owner/operator),
- Kneipenwirt (pub owner).
Difference:
- "Wirt" emphasizes the role of hosting in a commercial or hospitality context (like a tavern or inn owner),
- whereas "Gastgeber" is broader and more personal, referring to anyone who hosts guests.
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Examples
Der Wirt serviert uns neue Getränke.noun
The innkeeper serves us new drinks.
Im Gasthaus begrüßt der Wirt seine Gäste herzlich.noun
In the inn, the innkeeper greets his guests warmly.
Der Wirt schenkt frisches Bier ein.noun
The innkeeper pours fresh beer.
Ein freundlicher Wirt bedient die Gäste im Restaurant.noun
A friendly innkeeper serves the guests in the restaurant.
Im Restaurant begrüßt uns der Wirt herzlich.noun
The host greets us warmly at the restaurant.
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