der Lokalgast
Translation
local patron, regular, bar patron
Examples
Der Lokalgast bestellte sein übliches Bier.
The local patron ordered his usual beer.
Viele Lokalgäste kennen den Wirt persönlich.
Many regulars know the owner personally.
Grammar Patterns
to be/become a local patron The man is a well-known local patron.
Similar Words
Stammgast (regular), Kunde (customer)
Etymology
A compound of 'Lokal' (local establishment, bar) and 'Gast' (guest). It literally means a 'guest of a local place'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'guest' who frequents a 'local' bar. The two parts of the word directly describe the person.