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restaurateur
A person who professionally manages or owns a restaurant, a hotel, or another hospitality business.
Der Gastronom eröffnete letztes Jahr ein neues italienisches Restaurant in der Innenstadt.
The restaurateur opened a new Italian restaurant downtown last year.
The word comes from Greek. The first part 'Gastro-' refers to the stomach and food, while '-nom' points to administration or management. So a 'Gastronom' (restaurateur) is literally someone who manages food.
Als guter Gastronom kennt er sich nicht nur mit Kochen, sondern auch mit Buchhaltung aus.
As a good restaurateur, he knows not only about cooking but also about accounting.
'Gastronom' (restaurateur) belongs to the word family around 'Gastronomie' (the hospitality/restaurant industry) and 'gastronomisch' (relating to the hospitality/restaurant industry). If you know these words, you can infer the meaning more easily.
Das gastronomische Angebot in dieser Stadt ist sehr vielfältig.
The culinary offerings in this city are very diverse.
Common adjectives used with 'Gastronom' (restaurateur) are 'erfolgreich' (successful), 'bekannt' (well-known), or 'leidenschaftlich' (passionate). A typical verb is 'ein Restaurant eröffnen' (to open a restaurant).
Er gilt als einer der erfolgreichsten Gastronomen des Landes.
He is considered one of the most successful restaurateurs in the country.
innkeeper / host
Both words can refer to someone who professionally runs or owns a hospitality business. Wirt typically refers to the man who runs a particular inn or establishment, while Gastronom is the broader modern professional term. Wirt is appropriate for a specific establishment, while Gastronom is appropriate when referring to the profession in general.
Der Gastronom leitet ein Hotel und mehrere Restaurants.
The restaurateur runs a hotel and several restaurants.
Der Wirt begrüßt die Gäste seines Gasthauses persönlich.
The innkeeper personally welcomes the guests at his inn.
