Die Kellnerin
Example: Die Kellnerin bringt uns das Essen schnell.
Definition
"Die Kellnerin" refers to a female waiter who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or café, ensuring guests receive their orders promptly and politely. For example, in the phrase, "Die Kellnerin bringt uns das Essen schnell," she brings the food to the table quickly.
Etymology
The word "die Kellnerin" originates from the German word "Kellner," meaning waiter, with the feminine suffix "-in" added to specify a female server. "Kellner" itself likely comes from the Middle High German word "kellener," related to the Latin "cellarius," meaning cellar keeper or steward, reflecting the role's historical connection to managing wine cellars.
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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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