German word

Bude

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbuːdə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstall

Example

Die Bude hat heute geschlossen.

The stall is closed today.

Illustration for Bude (stall)

More examples

Ich bestelle bei der Bude eine Bratwurst.

I order a bratwurst at the stall.

Core concept

A rough little booth or interior space that feels temporary, cramped, and functional rather than comfortable.

Common phrases

  • bei der Bude bestellen

    order at the stall

  • vor der Bude Schlange stehen

    stand in line in front of the stall

  • zur Bude gehen

    go to the stall

Similar words

Imbissbude: A simple food stall offering quickly served snacks, fried dishes, or hot dogs.
Kiosk: A compact street shop for quickly buying newspapers, drinks, and other essentials.
Marktstand: A produce stall at a market where vegetables and fruit are displayed for sale.

Definition in German

Kleiner Stand oder provisorischer Kiosk; umgangssprachlich auch eine einfache Wohnung oder ein kleines Zimmer.

Word origin

The modern noun developed from Middle High German buode, which originally denoted a small booth or simple structure.

Usage tips

  • As a dwelling word, Bude is colloquial and can sound rough or dismissive compared with the neutral Wohnung.

Other meanings

  • shopnoun
  • shacknoun
  • roomnoun

Related words

  • Budenzauberstall bustlenoun
  • Budenverkäuferstall vendornoun

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