der Speisesaal
Translation
dining hall, dining room, refectory
Examples
Das Frühstück wird im Speisesaal serviert.
Breakfast is served in the dining hall.
Der große Speisesaal hat Platz für 200 Gäste.
The large dining hall has space for 200 guests.
Grammar Patterns
in the ((dining hall)) in dem Speisesaal We eat in the dining hall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Esszimmer (dining room), Mensa (canteen), Refektorium (refectory)
Etymology
Composed of 'Speise' (food, meal) and 'Saal' (hall, large room). Literally a 'food hall'.
Memory Tips
Think of a grand 'Saal' (hall) where people eat their 'Speise' (meal).