das Menagehaus
Translation
mess hall, canteen building, provisions house
Examples
Die Soldaten trafen sich im Menagehaus.
The soldiers met in the mess hall.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) in the mess hall The soldiers eat in the mess hall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: canteen, dining hall, mess hall
Etymology
From French 'ménage' (household) and German 'Haus' (house). Originally a building for managing household affairs or provisions.
Memory Tips
Think of 'managing a house' (Menage + Haus) for soldiers' food and provisions.