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banquet
A large, festive meal for many people, often held for a special occasion such as a celebration or honor ceremony.
Nach der Preisverleihung fand ein feierliches Bankett für alle Gewinner statt.
After the award ceremony, a formal banquet was held for all the winners.
shoulder
A narrow, paved or unpaved strip at the edge of a road or embankment that serves for stability or as a walkway.
Das Bankett neben der Fahrbahn muss regelmäßig gemäht und instand gehalten werden.
The shoulder next to the roadway must be mowed and maintained regularly.
This word has two very different meanings. The context makes clear what is meant: if it is about food, celebrations, and festivities, it refers to the festive meal. If it is about roads, traffic, or construction work, it refers to the shoulder or edge strip.
Der König lud zu einem prächtigen Bankett in sein Schloss ein.
The king invited guests to a magnificent banquet in his castle.
In connection with a festive meal, 'Bankett' (banquet) is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'ein Bankett geben' (to give a banquet), 'ein Bankett veranstalten' (to hold a banquet), or 'zu einem Bankett einladen' (to invite someone to a banquet).
Die Firma veranstaltet jedes Jahr ein Bankett für die Mitarbeiter.
The company holds a banquet for its employees every year.
The meaning 'Straßenrand' (roadside/shoulder) is a technical term from road construction and traffic engineering. In everyday language, this meaning is rarely used.
Das Befahren des Banketts ist für schwere Fahrzeuge verboten.
Driving on the shoulder is prohibited for heavy vehicles.
dinner
Das Dinner and das Bankett are festive or formal meals with guests. A Bankett is typically larger, more elaborate, and more strongly associated with a celebration or ceremony honoring someone, while a Dinner can also take place on a smaller scale. For a large ceremonial meal, Bankett is usually more appropriate; otherwise, Dinner is often used.
Nach der großen Ehrung trafen sich die Gäste zu einem festlichen Bankett.
After the major ceremony, the guests gathered for a festive banquet.
Nach der kleinen Ehrung trafen sich die Gäste zu einem festlichen Dinner.
After the small ceremony, the guests gathered for a festive dinner.
