der Dönerladen
kebab shop
A shop or snack bar where kebabs and usually other simple foods and drinks are sold.
EXAMPLE
Der Dönerladen an der Ecke hat bis spät in die Nacht geöffnet.
The kebab shop on the corner is open until late at night.
der Dönerladen
kebab shop
der Dönerladen, die Dönerläden
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dönerläden |
| genitive | des Dönerladens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dönerladen | die Dönerläden die Dönerladen |
| accusative | den Dönerladen | die Dönerläden die Dönerladen |
| dative | dem Dönerladen | den Dönerläden den Dönerladen |
| genitive | des Dönerladens | der Dönerläden der Dönerladen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Dönerladen' is made up of 'Döner' (kebab) and 'Laden' (shop). So it means a shop where kebabs are sold.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Dönerladen beschäftigt seit gestern mehrere Mitarbeiter.
The new kebab shop has employed several staff members since yesterday.
Everyday language
'Dönerladen' is a very common everyday, somewhat informal term for a shop or snack bar.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns nach der Schule vor dem Dönerladen.
We'll meet in front of the kebab shop after school.
Typical collocations
'Dönerladen' is often used with verbs such as 'gehen' (to go), 'bestellen' (to order), 'essen' (to eat), and 'arbeiten' (to work): You go to the kebab shop, order something there, or work there.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Konzert gingen wir noch in den Dönerladen und bestellten zwei Dürüm.
After the concert, we went to the kebab shop and ordered two dürüm.
In real life
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