Starbucks
The English phrase "starbucks" is translated into German as Starbucks.
Starbucks refers to the specific global chain of coffee shops.
Meaning: chain of coffee shops (name)
Did you know?
- Germans often use the word Kaffeeklatsch to describe the social custom of gathering for coffee and cake, a cultural tradition that predates the arrival of Starbucks.
- In German, many English brand names like Starbucks are treated as neuter nouns, meaning you would say das Starbucks.
- If a German says they are im Starbucks, they are emphasizing they are physically inside the building, whereas beim Starbucks suggests the general location or meeting point.
Examples in context
- Ziri war in einem Starbucks.Ziri was inside of a Starbucks.This sentence shows the use of Starbucks to indicate being inside a location.Tatoeba #13977679 by Vortarulo, translation #10229015 by Amastan
- Sami hat Laila bei Starbucks kennengelernt.Sami met Layla at a Starbucks.This sentence shows how to use Starbucks to indicate a meeting place.Tatoeba #13849472 by Waldelfe, translation #7271450 by OsoHombre
- Die örtliche Kaffeestube wurde durch ein Starbucks ersetzt.The local coffee shop was replaced by a Starbucks.This sentence shows how Starbucks is used when discussing a replacement for a local shop.Tatoeba #6019779 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3476443 by Hybrid
- Hey, lass uns zum Starbucks gehen!Hey, let's go to Starbucks!
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are planning their afternoon.
- LukasGehen wir heute zu Starbucks?Are we going to Starbucks today?
- JuliaJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- LukasIch treffe dich vor dem Starbucks.I will meet you in front of the Starbucks.
- JuliaAlles klar, Lukas.All right, Lukas.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
