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Kellnerin

waitress

noun KEL-ner-in Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

server (female)

Usage Note

Kellnerin is the standard term for a female waiter in a restaurant or café. The formal occupational title is Fachkraft im Gastgewerbe; Kellnerin is widely used in everyday speech throughout German-speaking countries.

Examples

"Die Kellnerin brachte die Bestellung innerhalb von Minuten an den Tisch."

Natural Translation

The waitress brought the order to the table within minutes.

Literal Translation

The waitress brought the order within minutes to the table.

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