Hungarian · Food & Drink

Vendéglő

restaurant

Beginnernoun

Definition

A place where meals are prepared and served to customers.

Example

Este étterembe megyünk.

We are going to a restaurant in the evening.

Etymology

'Vendéglő' combines 'vendég', meaning 'guest', with 'ló', meaning 'place to rest'. It has historically referred to establishments that serve food and accommodation.

How & Where It’s Used

'Vendéglő' is used in both written and spoken Hungarian, often in formal settings when referring to restaurants or eateries, without significant regional variations.

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