Gasthaus

/ˈɡɑsthaʊs/ noun

Definition

A small German-speaking inn or tavern that serves food and drinks, often in a family-style atmosphere.

Etymology

From German 'Gast' (guest) + 'Haus' (house). Directly borrowed from German, literally meaning 'guest house,' reflecting Central European hospitality traditions.

Kelly Says

Gasthäuser are where village life happens in Germany and Austria—they're not fancy restaurants but the heart of community where neighbors gather, and the architecture often dates back centuries!

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