German word

Gastronomie

Pronunciation

IPA/gastʁonoˈmiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfood service

Example

In vielen Städten sind die Gastronomien vom Personalmangel betroffen.

Food-service businesses in many cities are affected by staff shortages.

Illustration for Gastronomie (food service)

More examples

Viele Touristen bevorzugen die regionale Gastronomie, um lokale Spezialitäten zu probieren.

Many tourists prefer regional food service in order to try local specialties.

Core concept

A busy restaurant operation where cooking, serving, and guest experience work as one business.

Common phrases

  • die Gastronomiebranche

    food service industry

  • die regionale Gastronomie

    regional food service

  • Gastronomie-Messe

    food service trade fair

Similar words

Restaurant: A dining establishment with seating where meals are served to guests.
Küche: A room or work area for preparing and cooking food.
Kulinarik: High-level cooking and food culture, including ingredients and preparation methods.

Definition in German

Gastronomie bezeichnet die Praxis und die Kunst, Speisen zuzubereiten und Gästen als Dienstleistung anzubieten.

Word origin

German Gastronomie came through French gastronomie from Greek gastēr, meaning stomach, and nomos, meaning rule or custom.

Usage tips

  • In German, Gastronomie usually refers to the food-service sector, while English gastronomy often suggests the study or appreciation of food.

Other meanings

  • restaurant industrynoun
  • gastronomynoun

Opposites

  • Selbstverpflegungself-cateringnoun

Related words

  • Gastronomrestaurateurnoun
  • gastronomischgastronomicadjective

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