die Mensa
Translation
cafeteria, student union, dining hall
Examples
Wir essen heute in der Mensa.
We are eating in the cafeteria today.
Das Essen in der Mensa ist günstig.
The food in the cafeteria is inexpensive.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat ((the cafeteria)) in the cafeteria We eat in the cafeteria.
to+dat ((the cafeteria)) go to the cafeteria I'm going to the cafeteria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kantine, Speisesaal
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'mensa', which means 'table'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'table' ('mensa' in Latin) set for many people, which is what a university cafeteria is.