noun

die Gaststätte, -n

étterem

Ein Ort, an dem Menschen essen und trinken können, oft mit Sitzplätzen und Bedienung.

Gaststätte is a German noun meaning "restaurant" or "inn".

  • Made of:
    • Gast = guest
    • Stätte = place or site

Together, it literally means "guest place," referring to an establishment serving food and drinks.

Similar words:

  • Restaurant (restaurant)
  • Gasthaus (inn)
  • Wirtschaft (pub, informal)

Differences:

  • Gaststätte is a more general term for a place where guests are served.
  • Restaurant often implies a more formal dining setting.
  • Gasthaus may suggest a more traditional inn with accommodations.
  • Wirtschaft tends to be casual, often a pub or tavern.

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Examples

Die Gaststätte hat heute geöffnet.noun

Az étterem ma nyitva van.

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