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canteen in German

canteen in German is Kantine, Cafeteria, Mensa — canteen means a small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.

canteen in German

Kantine
noun
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
Cafeteria
noun
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
Mensa
noun
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
Besteckkasten
noun
A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
Feldflasche
noun
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.

What does "canteen" mean?

  1. noun A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
    "He filled his canteen at the stream before continuing the hike."
  2. noun A cafeteria or snack bar, especially at a school, workplace, or military base.
    "Workers grabbed lunch at the factory canteen."

canteen in a sentence

  • He filled his canteen at the stream before continuing the hike.
  • Workers grabbed lunch at the factory canteen.
  • The school canteen served pizza on Fridays.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "canteen" in German?

"canteen" in German is Kantine, Cafeteria, Mensa. canteen means: A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.

How do you use "canteen" in a sentence?

Example: "He filled his canteen at the stream before continuing the hike." In German, "canteen" is Kantine, Cafeteria, Mensa.

Are there other ways to say "canteen" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "canteen": Kantine, Cafeteria, Mensa, Besteckkasten, Feldflasche.

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