Meaning 1neutral; especially common in northern Germany · 82%
A long counter where guests or customers are served.
Natural examples
Am Tresen bestellte sie einen Tee und ein Stück Kuchen.
She ordered tea and a slice of cake at the counter.
Der Barkeeper stellte zwei Gläser auf den Tresen.
The bartender placed two glasses on the counter.
Bitte warten Sie am Tresen, bis jemand Ihnen hilft.
Please wait at the counter until someone can help you.
Usage note
Tresen is especially common in northern Germany for a service counter in a pub, café, or shop.
Mini-lesson: Tresen
A long counter where guests or customers are served. Tresen is especially common in northern Germany for a service counter in a pub, café, or shop.
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