German word

Lokal

Pronunciation

IPA/loˈkaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounrestaurant

Example

Viele Lokale bieten vegetarische Gerichte an.

Many restaurants offer vegetarian dishes.

Illustration for Lokal (restaurant)

More examples

Nach der Arbeit gehen wir oft in ein Lokal.

After work, we often go to a restaurant.

Core concept

A neighborhood venue with tables where people gather for food or drinks, whether it is a cafe, bar, or ordinary restaurant.

Common phrases

  • ins Lokal gehen

    go to a restaurant

  • im Lokal essen

    eat at a restaurant

  • ein Lokal empfehlen

    recommend a restaurant

Similar words

Restaurant: A formal dining place where meals are ordered and eaten at a table.
Café: A relaxed place serving mainly drinks and light food.
Bar: A place focused on alcoholic drinks, usually with seats for drinking.
Imbiss: A small shop or stand selling quick meals and snacks.

Definition in German

Ein Lokal bezeichnet einen gastronomischen Betrieb, in dem Gäste essen oder trinken können, zum Beispiel eine Gaststätte, ein Café oder eine Bar.

Word origin

German "Lokal" comes through French "local" from Latin "localis", meaning related to a place, and it developed into a term for a public eating or drinking venue.

Usage tips

  • "Lokal" is neuter, so the definite article is "das" and its plural is "Lokale"; it is not the English adjective "local".

Other meanings

  • barnoun

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