German word

Büfett

Pronunciation

IPA/byˈfɛt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounbuffet

Example

Ich nehme etwas vom Büfett.

I'm taking something from the buffet.

Illustration for Büfett (buffet)

More examples

Wir bieten während der Mittagspause ein Büfett an.

We offer a buffet during the lunch break.

Core concept

A long serving table displays many dishes, while diners choose portions and carry them away.

Common phrases

  • ein Büfett anbieten

    offer a buffet

  • zum Büfett gehen

    go to the buffet

Similar words

Buffet: A meal served from a table of dishes where diners choose their own portions.
Selbstbedienung: A self-service system for choosing food or goods from a store or counter.
Salatbar: A self-service counter where diners choose and serve their own salad ingredients.

Definition in German

Eine Form des Essens, bei der verschiedene Speisen auf einem Tisch oder einer Theke angeboten werden und die Gäste sich selbst bedienen.

Word origin

German Büfett comes from French buffet, originally a sideboard or serving table, and came to name the food arranged on it.

Usage tips

  • Büfett is neuter, with the plural Büfetts; Buffet is also an accepted German spelling.

Other meanings

  • buffet tablenoun

Opposites

  • À-la-carteà la cartenoun

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