die Mensa
Translation
cafeteria, student dining hall, canteen
Examples
Wir essen heute in der Mensa.
We are eating in the cafeteria today.
Die Mensen der Universität sind gut.
The university cafeterias are good.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 essen to eat in the cafeteria The students eat in the cafeteria.
zu+3 gehen to go to the cafeteria Let's go to the cafeteria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kantine (canteen), die Cafeteria (cafeteria), der Speisesaal (dining hall)
Etymology
From Latin 'mensa', meaning 'table'.
Memory Tips
Think of a massive 'table' (mensa in Latin) where many students eat together.