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The midday meal, often used in a business or more formal context. It is a word borrowed from English.
Wir treffen uns um 13 Uhr zum Lunch mit den Geschäftspartnern.
We are meeting the business partners for lunch at 1 p.m.
The word 'Lunch' (lunch) is used mainly in professional and business settings for the midday meal. It has a modern and international sound.
Der Manager hat uns zu einem Lunch eingeladen, um das Projekt zu besprechen.
The manager invited us to lunch to discuss the project.
Common expressions are 'zum Lunch gehen' (to go to lunch), 'sich zum Lunch treffen' (to meet for lunch), or 'jemanden zum Lunch einladen' (to invite someone to lunch). The preposition is almost always 'zum'.
Sollen wir uns morgen zum Lunch treffen?
Shall we meet for lunch tomorrow?
'Lunch' is often part of compounds that emphasize the business character. Examples include 'der Businesslunch' (business lunch) or 'der Arbeitslunch' (working lunch).
Während des Businesslunches konnten wir den Vertrag erfolgreich abschließen.
During the business lunch, we were able to successfully finalize the contract.
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'Mittagessen' and 'Lunch' both refer to a meal around midday. 'Mittagessen' is the normal German word and fits almost all everyday situations, at home, at school, or at work. 'Lunch' comes from English and often sounds more modern, businesslike, or somewhat more formal, for example at a meeting with clients. The words can be confused because their meaning is almost the same. If you want to speak neutrally and safely, 'Mittagessen' is usually more natural; 'Lunch' fits especially well in professional or international situations.
Die Chefin trifft den Kunden heute beim Lunch im Hotel.
The boss is meeting the client for lunch at the hotel today.
Nach dem Mittagessen gehen wir noch kurz an die frische Luft.
After lunch, we'll go outside for some fresh air for a little while.