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Pronunciation / Transliteration: McDonald's
"Nach der Schule gingen wir zu McDonald's."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A global fast-food restaurant chain known for its hamburgers, fries, and breakfast items.
"After school, we decided to grab a quick bite at McDonald's." - 2
A place where fast food is served, typically featuring a drive-thru and a play area for children.
"The kids love going to McDonald's because of the play area."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'McDonald's' originates from the surname of the founders, Richard and Maurice McDonald, who opened the first McDonald's restaurant in 1940 in San Bernardino, California. The brand evolved from a simple drive-in to a global fast-food franchise, symbolizing American fast food culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "McDonald's" is said worldwide
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McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Nous avons mangé chez McDonald's après le cinéma."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Nach der Schule gingen wir zu McDonald's."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Abbiamo mangiato da McDonald's dopo il film."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Fuimos a McDonald's después de la película."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Fomos ao McDonald's depois do cinema."
मैकडॉनल्ड्स
Transliteration: Maikḍŏnālḍs
"हमने फिल्म के बाद मैकडॉनल्ड्स में खाना खाया।"
麦当劳
Transliteration: Màidāngláo
"我们在看完电影后去了麦当劳。"
맥도날드
Transliteration: Maekdonaldeu
"영화 보고 나서 맥도날드에 갔어요."
マクドナルド
Transliteration: Makudonarudo
"映画の後にマクドナルドに行きました。"
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