German Conversation · Level 95
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German word
Stammgast
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtamˌgaːst/
Meaning
- masculine nounregular
Example
Er ist ein Stammgast in diesem Café.
He is a regular at this café.
More examples
Als langjähriger Stammgast bekomme ich hier oft Empfehlungen.
As a longtime regular, I often get recommendations here.
Core concept
A familiar customer whose repeated visits make the staff recognize the person at one particular place.
Common phrases
ein Stammgast sein
be a regular
als Stammgast gelten
be considered a regular
langjähriger Stammgast
longtime regular
Similar words
Stammkunde: A loyal customer who shops repeatedly at the same store and is recognized there.
Stammbesucher: A person who regularly visits the same place or event.
Stammkundschaft: The regular clientele that repeatedly visits a particular business.
Definition in German
Ein häufiger Besucher eines bestimmten Ortes, der dort als bekannt oder vertraut gilt.
Word origin
Stammgast is a compound of Stamm, meaning an established group or base, and Gast, meaning guest.
Usage tips
- Stammgast is masculine, with the plural Stammgäste; the umlaut appears in the plural.
Other meanings
- familiar facenoun
Opposites
- Gelegenheitsgastoccasional customernoun
- Neukundenew customernoun