das Restaurant
Translation
restaurant
Examples
Wir gehen heute Abend in ein Restaurant.
We are going to a restaurant tonight.
Das Restaurant öffnet um 18 Uhr.
The restaurant opens at 6 p.m.
Grammar Patterns
in ein Restaurant gehen to go to a restaurant We often go to this restaurant.
Similar Words
Gaststätte (eatery), Lokal (local restaurant/pub)
Etymology
From French 'restaurant', present participle of 'restaurer' (to restore). It originally referred to a 'restoring' broth or food.
Memory Tips
A place to 'restore' your strength and spirits with a meal. It's an international word, very similar to English.