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A traditional hospitality establishment, often in the countryside, that offers food and drinks and sometimes also rents out rooms for overnight stays. It usually has a simpler, more down-to-earth atmosphere than a hotel or restaurant.
Nach der Wanderung kehrten wir in einem gemütlichen Gasthaus ein.
After the hike, we stopped at a cozy inn.
The word is made up of 'Gast' (guest) and 'Haus' (house). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two words. So a 'Gasthaus' (inn) is literally a house for guests.
Das kleine Gasthaus am See ist für seine gute Küche bekannt.
The small inn by the lake is known for its good food.
Pay attention to the preposition 'in' and the case. Movement toward an inn is expressed with the accusative ('ins Gasthaus gehen' = to go to the inn), while staying there is described with the dative ('im Gasthaus sein' = to be at/in the inn).
Wir gehen heute Abend in ein traditionelles Gasthaus essen.
We're going to eat at a traditional inn this evening.
A very typical verb used with 'Gasthaus' (inn) is 'einkehren' (to stop in). It means to stop at a place like an inn for a break or a meal, often during a trip or hike.
Nach der langen Fahrt sind wir in einem urigen Gasthaus eingekehrt.
After the long drive, we stopped in at a rustic inn.
restaurant
Restaurant is the general term for an establishment where guests order food and drinks. Gasthaus usually refers to a more traditional, simpler, and often rural establishment that sometimes also offers rooms. When this distinctive character is meant, Gasthaus is more suitable.
Wir bestellen unser Abendessen in einem traditionellen Gasthaus auf dem Land.
We are ordering dinner at a traditional inn in the countryside.
Wir bestellen unser Abendessen in einem modernen Restaurant in der Innenstadt.
We are ordering dinner at a modern restaurant in the city center.
