Die Speisekarte
Example: Die Speisekarte im Restaurant bietet viele leckere Gerichte.
Definition
"Die Speisekarte" refers to the menu in a restaurant, listing the various dishes and drinks available for customers to order. It serves as a guide to help diners choose their meals and usually includes prices and descriptions of the offerings.
Etymology
The word "die Speisekarte" comes from the German words "Speise," meaning food or dish, and "Karte," meaning card or menu. Originally, "Karte" referred to a card or map, and in this context, it evolved to mean a list of available food items. Did you know that "Speise" traces back to Old High German "spīsa," highlighting its long history linked to nourishment?
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"Die Speisekarte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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