German Conversation · Level 79
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German word
Pub
Pronunciation
IPA/pap/
Meaning
- masculine nounpub
Example
Wir gehen heute Abend in einen Pub.
We're going to a pub this evening.
More examples
Im Pub gibt es oft Live-Musik.
There is often live music in the pub.
Core concept
A relaxed British-style meeting place where people talk over drinks and simple food.
Common phrases
zum Pub gehen
go to the pub
nach dem Pub-Besuch
after visiting the pub
eine Runde im Pub ausgeben
buy a round at the pub
Similar words
Bar: A social drinking place focused on cocktails and spirits, with atmospheric lighting and music.
Kneipe: A casual local drinking place where people gather over beer and lively conversation.
Biergarten: An outdoor drinking and dining area where people relax with beer under the trees.
Definition in German
Pub bezeichnet ein meist gemütliches, ungezwungenes Lokal im britischen Stil, in dem Getränke und häufig einfache Speisen serviert werden.
Word origin
German Pub is borrowed from English pub, which is a shortening of public house.
Usage tips
- Pub is masculine in German, so movement into it takes the form 'in einen Pub'.
Other meanings
- barnoun
- tavernnoun
Related words
- Pubkulturpub culturenoun
- Pubbesitzerpub ownernoun