Das Gericht
Example: Das Gericht schmeckt heute besonders gut.
Definition
"Das Gericht" refers to a prepared food dish or meal, often served as part of a menu. It commonly denotes a specific combination of ingredients cooked and presented together, typically enjoyed as a main or side course, such as in the phrase 'Das Gericht schmeckt heute besonders gut.'
Etymology
The word "das Gericht" originates from the Old High German term 'geriht,' meaning 'judgment' or 'decision.' Over time, it also came to mean 'a prepared dish,' possibly because meals were 'arranged' or 'set right' for serving. Did you know that the same word covers both 'court' and 'dish' in German?
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"Das Gericht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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