Die Speisekarte
Example: Die Speisekarte im Restaurant bietet viele leckere Gerichte.
Definition
"Die Speisekarte" refers to the menu in a restaurant, listing all the dishes and drinks available for customers to order. It guides diners by providing descriptions and prices of the food options offered at the establishment.
Etymology
The word "die Speisekarte" is a compound of two German words: "Speise," meaning food or dish, and "Karte," meaning card or menu. It literally translates to 'food card,' which perfectly describes its function as a list of available meals. Did you know the term has been used since the 19th century as dining out became more popular?
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"Die Speisekarte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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