die Cafeteria
Translation
cafeteria, canteen, self-service restaurant
Examples
Wir essen in der Cafeteria zu Mittag.
We eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Die Cafeteria der Universität ist immer voll.
The university cafeteria is always full.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the cafeteria in die Cafeteria gehen Wir gehen in die Cafeteria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mensa, Kantine, Speisesaal
Etymology
From Spanish 'cafetería' (coffee store). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It looks and means the same as in English. Just remember the German pronunciation and that it's a feminine noun ('die').