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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGasthaus
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gas-thaus
"Sie übernachteten in einem gemütlichen Gasthaus in den Bergen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An establishment that provides lodging, meals, and other services for travelers.
"After a long day of hiking, they found a quaint hostelry nestled in the valley." - 2
A place that offers hospitality, especially to travelers.
"The ancient hostelry was known for its warm welcome and hearty meals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'hostelrie', originating from Old French 'hostelerie', based on the Medieval Latin 'hospitalitatem'. Historically denoting an inn, hotel, or lodging house, the term has evolved into a somewhat archaic or literary descriptor for establishments providing accommodation, food, and drink to travelers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hostelry" is said worldwide
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hôtel
Transliteration: o-tel
"Ils ont séjourné dans un hôtel charmant pendant leurs vacances."
Gasthaus
Transliteration: gas-thaus
"Sie übernachteten in einem gemütlichen Gasthaus in den Bergen."
osteria
Transliteration: os-te-ria
"Hanno cenato in un'osteria tradizionale."
posada
Transliteration: po-sa-da
"Se alojaron en una posada acogedora durante su viaje."
pousada
Transliteration: pou-sa-da
"Eles ficaram em uma pousada charmosa na praia."
अतिथि गृह
Transliteration: atithi grih
"उन्होंने यात्रा के दौरान एक अतिथि गृह में ठहरने का निर्णय लिया।"
旅馆
Transliteration: lǚguǎn
"他们在旅馆里度过了一个愉快的夜晚。"
여관
Transliteration: yeogwan
"그들은 여관에서 편안한 숙박을 했다."
宿屋
Transliteration: yadoya
"彼らは宿屋で快適に過ごしました。"
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