Lokal
Example: Das Lokal in der Stadtmitte hat gutes Essen und freundliches Personal.
Definition
"Lokal" refers to a place, typically a small restaurant, café, or pub where people gather to eat, drink, or socialize. For example, "Das Lokal in der Stadtmitte hat gutes Essen und freundliches Personal" means the establishment in the city center offers good food and friendly staff.
Etymology
The word "Lokal" comes from the Latin word 'localis,' meaning 'belonging to a place.' It entered German through French and originally referred to a specific place or premises. Did you know? Over time, "Lokal" in German evolved to commonly denote a public venue like a restaurant or pub.
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"Lokal" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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