Rathskeller

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ræθˈskɛlər/

Definitions of rathskeller

noun a bar or restaurant located in the basement of a building, typically in a German-speaking country

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a rathskeller for the first time and tried some traditional German food.

A2 The rathskeller had a cozy atmosphere with dim lighting and wooden tables.

B1 The rathskeller was located in the basement of the historic building.

B2 The rathskeller was popular among locals and tourists alike for its authentic German beer selection.

C1 The rathskeller had a live band playing traditional music every Friday night.

C2 The rathskeller's menu featured a variety of schnitzel dishes and sausages.

Examples of rathskeller in a Sentence

formal The university's rathskeller is a popular spot for students to gather and socialize.

informal Let's meet up at the rathskeller for a few drinks after class.

slang The rathskeller is the perfect place to chill and hang out with friends.

figurative His mind was like a dark and musty rathskeller, filled with forgotten memories and hidden secrets.

Grammatical Forms of rathskeller

past tense

rathskellered

plural

rathskellers

comparative

more rathskeller

superlative

most rathskeller

present tense

rathskellers

future tense

will rathskeller

perfect tense

have rathskellered

continuous tense

is rathskellering

singular

rathskeller

positive degree

rathskeller

infinitive

to rathskeller

gerund

rathskellering

participle

rathskellered

Origin and Evolution of rathskeller

First Known Use: 1530 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The word 'rathskeller' originated in Germany.
Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a council chamber or town hall cellar where food and drink were served, the term 'rathskeller' eventually came to be used to describe a basement restaurant or bar, often with a cozy or rustic atmosphere.