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lounge
An elegant and comfortable sitting or waiting room in a hotel, airport, or club, often with service.
Vor dem Abflug entspannten wir uns bei einem Getränk in der Business-Lounge.
Before departure, we relaxed with a drink in the business lounge.
'Lounge' is a word from English and is pronounced similarly. In German, it has the feminine article 'die', like many other loanwords that end in -e.
Die neue Lounge am Terminal 2 ist sehr modern eingerichtet.
The new lounge at Terminal 2 has very modern furnishings.
The word 'Lounge' (lounge) describes not only a room, but also a particular atmosphere. It always implies comfort, elegance, and a relaxed mood, whether at the airport or in a bar.
Die gedämpfte Beleuchtung sorgt für eine gemütliche Lounge-Atmosphäre.
The dimmed lighting creates a cozy lounge atmosphere.
In this meaning, 'Lounge' (lounge) is often used as part of a compound word that describes the location more precisely. Common examples are 'Flughafen-Lounge' (airport lounge), 'Business-Lounge' (business lounge), or 'Hotel-Lounge' (hotel lounge).
Als Vielflieger hat man Zugang zur Senator-Lounge.
As a frequent flyer, you have access to the Senator Lounge.
When a bar or café is called a 'Lounge' (lounge), this is often specified by a word placed before it. Typical examples are 'Cocktail-Lounge' (cocktail lounge) or 'Shisha-Lounge' (shisha lounge).
Lass uns später in der neuen Cocktail-Lounge am Marktplatz treffen.
Let's meet later at the new cocktail lounge on the market square.
café
'das Café' and 'die Lounge' can both be places where you sit, have something to drink, and chat. But a café is mainly a normal place for coffee, cake, and small dishes. A lounge sounds more elegant and modern; the focus is more on a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable armchairs, and often music as well. Learners may confuse the words because some lounges feel like a café. When coffee and cake are the main focus, 'Café' fits better. When the place is meant to feel especially stylish and cozy, 'Lounge' is more natural.
In der neuen Lounge läuft leise Musik, und die Gäste sitzen auf großen Sofas.
Soft music is playing in the new lounge, and the guests are sitting on large sofas.
Nach dem Spaziergang setzen wir uns in ein Café und bestellen Kuchen.
After the walk, we sit down in a café and order cake.