das Gaststättengewerbe
Translation
catering industry, hospitality industry, restaurant trade
Examples
Er arbeitet im Gaststättengewerbe.
He works in the catering industry.
Das Gaststättengewerbe leidet unter der Krise.
The hospitality industry is suffering from the crisis.
Grammar Patterns
to work in the catering industry ((in+3)) My brother works in the catering industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gastronomie, Hotellerie
Etymology
A compound of 'Gaststätte' (restaurant) and 'Gewerbe' (trade, business). It means the 'restaurant business'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gast-stätte-gewerbe' -> 'Guest-place-business'. This helps to remember it refers to the entire industry.