Gasthaus
inn / tavern / guesthouse
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡastˌhaʊ̯s/
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Cultural Note
A Gasthaus (also Gasthof or Wirtshaus) is a traditional German inn that typically serves regional food and sometimes offers rooms. Many have been family-run for generations. They are the social heart of rural communities, often hosting the local Stammtisch and Vereinsabende (club evenings).
📝 Example Sentences
Im Gasthaus gibt es typisch bayerische Küche.
The inn offers typical Bavarian cuisine.
Wir übernachten in einem alten Gasthaus auf dem Land.
We're staying overnight in an old inn in the countryside.