Das Restaurant
Example: Wir gehen heute Abend in das neue Restaurant essen.
Definition
"Das Restaurant" refers to a commercial establishment where meals and drinks are prepared, served, and sold to customers, typically offering a variety of dishes in a formal or casual setting. It is a place for dining out, as in the phrase 'Wir gehen heute Abend in das neue Restaurant essen.'
Etymology
The word "das Restaurant" comes from the French word 'restaurant,' which originally referred to a restorative broth served in 16th-century Paris. The term evolved to mean an establishment serving food and drinks. Did you know that the word reflects the idea of 'restoring' one's strength through a meal?
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"Das Restaurant" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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