der Gastwirt
Translation
innkeeper, landlord, publican, restaurateur
Examples
Der Gastwirt begrüßte seine Gäste freundlich.
The innkeeper greeted his guests in a friendly manner.
Mein Onkel ist von Beruf Gastwirt.
My uncle is an innkeeper by profession.
Grammar Patterns
to work as an innkeeper ((als)) He has been working as an innkeeper for 20 years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirt, Inhaber, Restaurateur
Etymology
Composed of 'Gast' (guest) and 'Wirt' (host, landlord). Literally means 'host of guests'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'guest-host'. The person who is the host ('Wirt') for the guests ('Gast').