German word

Halbpension

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhalppaŋˌzi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhalf board

Example

Die Halbpension ist im Preis enthalten.

Half board is included in the price.

Illustration for Halbpension (half board)

More examples

Gäste mit Halbpension können abends im Hotelrestaurant essen.

Guests with half board can dine in the hotel restaurant in the evening.

Core concept

A room key paired with the day's first and last meals, leaving lunch outside the package.

Common phrases

  • Übernachtung mit Halbpension

    accommodation with half board

  • Buchung inklusive Halbpension

    reservation with half board included

  • Zimmerpreis mit Halbpension

    room rate with half board

Similar words

Vollpension: A hotel rate covering a room and breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Frühstück: A hotel rate covering a room and breakfast only.
Übernachtung: A hotel rate covering a room without any meals.
All-inclusive: A hotel rate covering a room, drinks, and many additional services.

Definition in German

Halbpension ist eine Verpflegungsart in einer Unterkunft, bei der Frühstück und Abendessen im Preis inbegriffen sind.

Word origin

The compound joins German halb ('half') and Pension, which can mean lodging with meals, to name a reduced board arrangement.

Usage tips

  • In German hotel descriptions, Halbpension normally excludes lunch; Vollpension generally refers to breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Opposites

  • Vollpensionfull boardnoun

Related words

  • Halbpensionsangebothalf-board offernoun
  • Halbpensionspreishalf-board ratenoun

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