NOUN
dieMensa/ˈmɛnza/canteen; cafeteria (esp. at a university)
Mensa is a German noun that means canteen or cafeteria (esp. at a university). It is pronounced /ˈmɛnza/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.dining hall or cafeteria, especially at a university or school(education/institution)
a.a place where students and staff eat meals, usually self-service
In der Mensa bekommt man ein günstiges Mittagessen.—You can get an inexpensive lunch in the cafeteria.
b.the facility or organization providing such meals
Die Mensa hat heute vegetarische Gerichte im Angebot.—The cafeteria offers vegetarian dishes today.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mensa | — |
| Genitive | der Mensa | — |
| Dative | der Mensa | — |
| Accusative | die Mensa | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mensa" mean in English?
- "Mensa" means canteen or cafeteria (esp. at a university). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mensa"?
- "Mensa" is pronounced /ˈmɛnza/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mensa" der, die, or das?
- "Mensa" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Mensa"?
- "Mensa" is a noun in German.
