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das Esszimmer
dining room
A room in an apartment or house that is mainly used for eating meals.
example
Wir essen immer gemeinsam mit der ganzen Familie im Esszimmer.
We always eat together with the whole family in the dining room.
das Esszimmer
dining room
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Meanings
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Word composition
'Esszimmer' (dining room) is a compound noun made from the verb 'essen' (to eat) and the noun 'Zimmer' (room). The 's' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two parts. Literally, it is a 'Zimmer zum Essen' (room for eating).
EXAMPLE
Der große Tisch im Esszimmer bietet Platz für acht Personen.
The large table in the dining room seats eight people.
Movement and location
Pay attention to the prepositions and the case. When you are located in the room, you say 'im Esszimmer' (in the dining room, dative). When you go into the room, it is 'ins Esszimmer' (into the dining room, accusative).
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder spielen im Esszimmer.
The children are playing in the dining room.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Esszimmer' (dining room) are 'den Tisch decken' (to set the table), 'gemeinsam essen' (to eat together), or 'Gäste empfangen' (to receive guests).
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Abendessen müssen wir noch den Tisch im Esszimmer decken.
Before dinner, we still have to set the table in the dining room.
Compare with
Esszimmer vs Speisesaal
dining hall
'Speisesaal' and 'Esszimmer' are both rooms where people eat. The difference is mainly the location and size. A 'Speisesaal' is usually a large room in a hotel, school, hospital, or similar institution where many people eat. An 'Esszimmer' belongs to an apartment or house and is used privately. The words can be confused because both have to do with meals. For public or larger institutions, 'Speisesaal' fits; at home, 'Esszimmer' sounds natural.
Esszimmer
Vor dem Besuch räumt Lena das Esszimmer auf und deckt den Tisch.
Before the visit, Lena tidies up the dining room and sets the table.
Speisesaal
Nach der Führung essen die Gäste im großen Speisesaal des Hotels.
After the tour, the guests eat in the hotel's large dining hall.
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