German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
Kneipe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈknaɪ̯pə/
Meaning
- feminine nounpub
Example
Die Kneipe neben dem Bahnhof ist oft voll.
The pub next to the train station is often crowded.
More examples
Er ist Stammgast in der Kneipe nebenan.
He is a regular at the pub next door.
Core concept
A simple establishment centered on drinks and talk rather than meals or formal dining.
Common phrases
in die Kneipe gehen
go to the pub
Stammgast in der Kneipe
regular at the pub
vor der Kneipe stehen
stand in front of the pub
Similar words
Lokal: A small neighborhood eatery serving food and drinks to local customers.
Gaststätte: A local establishment whose main purpose is serving meals.
Wirtshaus: A traditional drinking house that may also provide lodging and food.
Bar: A late-night bar focused on drinks, cocktails, and counter seating.
Definition in German
Unter einer Kneipe versteht man eine eher einfache, meist auf Getränke ausgerichtete Gaststätte, in der Menschen sich zum Trinken und Reden treffen.
Word origin
Kneipe comes from Middle Low German knīpe, an established historical term for a tavern; its earlier word history is not certain.
Usage tips
- Kneipe often sounds more down-to-earth than Bar, while the exact nuance varies by region and speaker.
Other meanings
- tavernnoun
- barnoun
Related words
- Stammkneipefavorite pubnoun
- Kneipenbesitzerpub ownernoun