German Conversation · Level 32
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German word
Theke
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈteːkə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncounter
Example
Er stellt das Glas auf die Theke.
He puts the glass on the counter.
More examples
Sie plauderten lange an der Theke.
They chatted at the counter for a long time.
Core concept
A long service surface separates a customer from the person pouring a drink or presenting goods.
Common phrases
die Bestellung an der Theke abholen
pick up the order at the counter
an der Theke plaudern
chat at the counter
an der Theke anstehen
queue at the counter
Similar words
Tresen: A low counter for serving drinks, especially in a bar or cafe.
Schalter: A service window or counter for handling inquiries and transactions.
Kasse: A checkout area where customers pay for their purchases.
Definition in German
Theke ist eine lange, waagerechte Arbeitsfläche in Kneipen, Cafés oder Läden, an der Gäste bedient, Getränke eingeschenkt oder Waren präsentiert werden.
Word origin
Theke comes through Latin theca from Greek thēkē, meaning a case or container, and German later applied the word to a service counter.
Usage tips
- Theke is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Theken.
Other meanings
- barnoun
Related words
- Thekenverkaufcounter salesnoun
- Thekenpersonalcounter staffnoun