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das Kasino
casino
A public establishment where state-licensed gambling such as roulette, poker, or slot machine games is offered.
example
Er hat im Kasino sein ganzes Geld verspielt.
He gambled away all his money at the casino.
das Kasino
casino
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Context clue
The two meanings can be distinguished well by context. If it is about gambling, money, and entertainment, it refers to a gambling casino. If it is about meals in a barracks or a large company, it refers to the dining hall.
EXAMPLE
Am Abend versuchen wir unser Glück im Kasino.
In the evening, we’ll try our luck at the casino.
Sentence structure with prepositions
Pay attention to the difference between 'ins Kasino' (into the casino, accusative), which describes movement, and 'im Kasino' (in the casino, dative), which describes a location or stay.
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren heute Abend ins Kasino.
We’re going to the casino tonight.
Usage context
This meaning of 'Kasino' (mess hall / canteen) as a dining hall is limited to certain groups. You typically find it in the military ('Offizierskasino', officers’ mess) or in large companies and public authorities for employees.
EXAMPLE
Das Essen im Kasino der Firma ist heute besonders gut.
The food in the company canteen is especially good today.
Compare with
Kasino vs Casino
casino
'das Casino' and 'das Kasino' mean the same thing in the relevant meanings. Both can be an establishment for gambling, and both can also refer to a dining hall for a specific group, for example in the military or in a large company. The difference is mainly in the spelling. That is why learners can easily confuse the words. The context is important: with gambling, you think of roulette, poker, or slot machines; in a barracks or company, it may be about the dining room.
Kasino
Nach dem Dienst trafen sich die Offiziere im Kasino zum Abendessen.
After duty, the officers met in the mess hall for dinner.
Casino
Im Casino spielten einige Gäste Poker.
Some guests played poker in the casino.
In real life
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