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“university cafeteria” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛnza/

Example

Die Mensen sind um zwölf Uhr sehr voll.

The university cafeterias are very crowded at noon.

Illustration for Mensa (university cafeteria)

How to say “university cafeteria” in German

“University cafeteria” in German is Mensa.

A student dining hall where trays move past serving counters and groups eat together at shared tables.

Full entry for Mensa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mensa

Am Montag mussten wir vor der Mensa anstehen.

On Monday, we had to queue up in front of the university cafeteria.

Tips for using Mensa

  • The plural is Mensen, not Mensas, and the feminine article is die: die Mensa and die Mensen.

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