De ober
Example: De ober bracht snel de bestelde drankjes naar onze tafel.
Definition
"De ober" refers to a waiter in a restaurant or café who serves food and drinks to customers, ensuring their orders are delivered promptly and attending to their needs throughout their dining experience.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ober" originates from the German word 'Ober,' meaning 'superior' or 'chief,' which was used to denote a head waiter or someone in charge. Over time, it became the common term for a waiter in Dutch hospitality settings.
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"De ober" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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