dinner

Abendessen, Hauptmahlzeit

Die wichtigste Mahlzeit des Tages, die meist am Abend gegessen wird.

In einfachem Englisch: The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.

• Dinner is ready.
• We had chicken for dinner yesterday.
• What would you like for dinner tonight?

Synonyme: main meal

Häufige Wendungen: have dinner, cook dinner, dinner time

Festessen, Bankett

Eine besondere Mahlzeit, zu der eine Gruppe zum Feiern oder Zusammensein eingeladen wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A special meal arranged for a group of people to celebrate something or meet together.

• We attended a charity dinner.
• The club holds a dinner every December.
• Who will speak at the awards dinner?

Synonyme: banquet

Häufige Wendungen: formal dinner, charity dinner, annual dinner, host a dinner

Futter, Mahlzeit

Das Futter, das ein Tier als Hauptmahlzeit bekommt.

In einfachem Englisch: The food an animal eats as its main meal.

• The cat wants her dinner.
• I gave the dog his dinner early.
• Have the rabbits had their dinner?

Synonyme: meal, food

Häufige Wendungen: dog's dinner, cat's dinner, dinner bowl