Der Kellner
Example: Der Kellner bringt uns heute das Essen schnell.
Definition
"Der Kellner" refers to a waiter, a person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café. Usually, the Kellner takes orders, delivers meals, and ensures guests have a pleasant dining experience.
Etymology
The word "der Kellner" originates from the Middle High German term 'kellener,' which means steward or cellarer, referring to someone in charge of a cellar or storeroom. Over time, it evolved to mean a waiter, especially in German-speaking countries. Did you know? The root relates to 'Keller,' meaning cellar.
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"Der Kellner" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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