die Gaststätte
Translation
restaurant, pub, inn, eatery
Examples
Wir suchen eine gemütliche Gaststätte.
We are looking for a cosy restaurant.
In der Altstadt gibt es viele Gaststätten.
There are many restaurants in the old town.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) ((a restaurant)) in a restaurant. We are eating in a cosy restaurant.
Similar Words
Lokal (eatery/bar), Kneipe (pub), Wirtshaus (tavern)
Etymology
A compound of 'Gast' (guest) and 'Stätte' (place, site). Literally a 'guest place'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Gast' (guest) + 'Stätte' (place). It's simply a place for guests to eat and drink.