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formal table setting
A festively laid table, especially in upscale gastronomy or at events. This term is a rare Anglicism or Gallicism.
Für die Hochzeitsfeier wurde für das Brautpaar eine eigene Table am Fenster vorbereitet.
For the wedding reception, a separate formal table setting by the window was prepared for the bride and groom.
Careful: 'die Table' is not the German word for the English 'table'. The general word for a table is 'der Tisch'. 'Die Table' is a rare technical term from gastronomy.
Wir sitzen zum Essen an einem großen Tisch.
We are sitting at a large table for dinner.
This word belongs to the elevated technical language of gastronomy. It is almost never used in everyday life. It sounds very formal and specific.
In der Ausbildung zum Restaurantfachmann lernt man, eine festliche Table zu decken.
In training to become a restaurant specialist, one learns how to set a festive table.
You can recognize the meaning from words in the context of luxury and celebrations. Terms like 'festlich' (festive), 'Gala' (gala), 'Bankett' (banquet), or 'Hochzeit' (wedding) point to the use of 'Table' (formal table setting).
Die Table war mit Silberbesteck und Kristallgläsern eingedeckt.
The formal table setting was laid with silver cutlery and crystal glasses.
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Tisch is the neutral term for the piece of furniture and only takes on a festive meaning from the context. Table explicitly refers to a festively set table, but it is rare and may be used particularly in upscale restaurants or at events. In everyday situations, Tisch is the appropriate term.
Das Personal bereitet für das Gala-Dinner eine festliche Table vor.
The staff prepares a formal table setting for the gala dinner.
Das Personal deckt für die Gäste einen großen Tisch.
The staff sets a large table for the guests.
