Kellner/Kellnerin /kˈɛlnɜkˈɛlnərˌɪn/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "waiter/waitress".

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Source term
waiter/waitress
Translation
Kellner/Kellnerin
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German noun articles are der, die, or das. This dictionary entry does not store a fixed article for this word.

Dictionary form Kellner/Kellnerin
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + Kellner/Kellnerin
Examples
Das ist Kellner/Kellnerin.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Der Kellner brachte uns schnell die Speisekarte.

English: The waiter brought us the menu quickly.

B1 · serviceAndHospitalityRoles

Sie arbeitet als Kellnerin in einem belebten Restaurant.

English: She works as a waitress in a busy restaurant.

B1 · serviceAndHospitalityRoles

Kann der Kellner bitte die Rechnung bringen?

English: Can the waiter please bring the bill?

B1 · serviceAndHospitalityRoles

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