De hotelbar
Example: We drinken een drankje in de hotelbar na het diner.
Definition
"De hotelbar" refers to the bar area located within a hotel where guests can enjoy drinks and socialize, often serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a relaxed setting after meals or during leisure time.
Etymology
The term "de hotelbar" combines the Dutch word "hotel," borrowed from the French 'hôtel,' meaning a place offering lodging, with the English-derived word "bar," referring to a counter where drinks are served. This fusion reflects the international nature of hospitality language.
Learn to use this word actively
"De hotelbar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the hotel bar