Die Kellnerin
Example: Die Kellnerin bringt die Speisekarte freundlich zum Tisch.
Definition
"Die Kellnerin" refers to a female waiter or waitress who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café. She typically takes orders, delivers meals, and ensures guests have a pleasant dining experience.
Etymology
The term "die Kellnerin" comes from the German word "Kellner," meaning waiter, combined with the feminine suffix "-in" to denote a female. Interestingly, "Kellner" originally referred to a cellar keeper or steward, reflecting the historical role of serving drinks from the cellar.
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"Die Kellnerin" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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