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German word
Gasthaus
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgastˌhaʊ̯s/
Meaning
- neuter nouninn
Example
Wir übernachten in einem Gasthaus.
We are staying overnight at an inn.
More examples
Nach der Wanderung kehrten wir ins Gasthaus ein.
After the hike, we stopped by the inn.
Core concept
A modest guest place that combines lodging with a place to have meals.
Common phrases
ins Gasthaus gehen
go to the inn
im Gasthaus übernachten
stay at the inn
im Gasthaus essen
eat at the inn
Similar words
Hotel: A larger lodging establishment with well-equipped rooms and services.
Unterkunft: A general term for a place to stay.
Gästehaus: A small privately run guesthouse for short stays.
Pension: A small, homely lodging establishment that serves breakfast.
Definition in German
Ein Gasthaus ist ein meist kleines, öffentlich zugängliches Haus, das Gästen Zimmer und oft auch Mahlzeiten anbietet.
Word origin
The word joins the German nouns Gast and Haus to describe a house serving guests.
Usage tips
- Gasthaus can refer to the building and its lodging function, while Wirtshaus usually emphasizes the eating and drinking establishment.
Other meanings
- guesthousenoun
- tavernnoun
Related words
- Gasthausgastinn guestnoun
- Gasthauskücheinn cuisinenoun
- Gasthausbesitzerinnkeepernoun