das Café
Meaning and Usage
The word "das Café" refers to a coffee shop or a place where coffee and light meals are served. It can also be used to denote a French-style coffeehouse.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Café" has been borrowed from French and does not follow the typical German noun gender rules. It is a loanword from the French word "café".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Café" in German is similar to the English word "cafe". Both words are derived from the French word "café" and carry the same meaning.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, visiting a café is a popular social activity, whether it's for a quick coffee break or a leisurely meet-up with friends. Cafés often play a significant role in the social and cultural life of these countries.
Example Sentences
- Ich treffe meine Freunde heute im Café. (I am meeting my friends at the café today.)
- Das Café in der Altstadt ist sehr gemütlich. (The café in the old town is very cozy.)
Memory Tips
Associate the word "Café" with the French concept of a cozy coffee shop to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Konditorei (the pastry shop)
- der Kaffee (the coffee)
- der Kellner / die Kellnerin (the waiter / the waitress)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: das Café (neuter)
- Plural: die Cafés
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable as "Café" is a noun.