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Kantine

Definition

A cafeteria or canteen where employees or students can purchase and eat meals.

Analogy

Think of a kantine as a food court in a shopping mall. Just like in a food court, you have different options to choose from, and you can pick and pay for your meal.

Related terms

Speiseplan: A menu or meal plan that shows the available dishes in the kantine.

Selbstbedienung: Self-service, where customers serve themselves at the kantine counter.

Essensmarke: A meal voucher or ticket that is used to pay for meals in some kantines.

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