German word

Stammtisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtamtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounregulars' gathering

Example

Ich gehe jeden Donnerstag zum Stammtisch.

I go to the regulars' gathering every Thursday.

Illustration for Stammtisch (regulars' gathering)

More examples

Beim Stammtisch entstehen oft lockere Gespräche über verschiedene Themen.

At the regulars' gathering, casual conversations about various topics often arise.

Core concept

A familiar table in a pub where the same circle naturally reconnects.

Common phrases

  • beim Stammtisch diskutieren

    discuss at the regulars' gathering

  • zum Stammtisch einladen

    invite to the regulars' gathering

  • beim Stammtisch Themen vorschlagen

    suggest topics at the regulars' gathering

Similar words

Treffen: A general meeting arranged for conversation and sharing information.
Runde: A friendly, informal gathering of several people chatting together.
Versammlung: An official assembly where many participants gather for a specific purpose.
Sitzung: A formal session for discussing topics and making decisions.

Definition in German

Ein regelmäßig stattfindendes, lockeres Treffen meist derselben Personen, oft in einer Gaststätte an demselben Tisch.

Word origin

Stammtisch is a compound of Stamm, meaning a fixed stock or established group, and Tisch, meaning table.

Usage tips

  • Stammtisch is masculine, and the common phrase zum Stammtisch uses the dative form of zu dem.

Other meanings

  • regulars' tablenoun

Opposites

  • Massenveranstaltunglarge-scale eventnoun

Related words

  • Stammtischkulturregulars' gathering culturenoun
  • Stammtischgesprächconversation at the regulars' gatheringnoun

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