German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
Kasino
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈziːno/
Meaning
- neuter nouncasino
Example
Die Kasinos in der Stadt sind geschlossen.
The casinos in the city are closed.
More examples
Beim Kasino-Besuch sollte man die Regeln kennen.
When visiting the casino, you should know the rules.
Core concept
A managed venue where people gather around games, gambling, or shared club activities.
Common phrases
der Eintritt ins Kasino
entry to the casino
die Regeln im Kasino
the rules at the casino
Geld im Kasino verlieren
lose money at the casino
Similar words
Spielbank: A state-regulated gambling venue focused mainly on high-stakes table games.
Spielhalle: A privately operated gambling venue featuring slot machines and other gaming machines.
Definition in German
Ein Ort, in dem Menschen gegen Einsatz Spiele wie Roulette, Karten oder Spielautomaten spielen, um Geld zu gewinnen.
Word origin
German Kasino comes through Italian casino from casa, meaning house, and originally referred to a small house or social gathering place before gaining its gambling sense.
Usage tips
- Kasino is neuter, with the plural Kasinos, and can also denote an officers' mess rather than a gambling venue.
Other meanings
- officers' messnoun
Related words
- Kasinospielercasino playernoun
- Kasinobetriebcasino operationsnoun