kitchen table

A table in a kitchen used for preparing food, eating meals, or gathering informally; often symbolizes everyday family life and casual conversation.

• 🇩🇪Ein Tisch in der Küche, der zum Kochen, Essen oder für informelle Zusammenkünfte genutzt wird; symbolisiert oft den Alltag und ungezwungene Gespräche in der Familie.

1. A piece of furniture A1 formal

   A table located in a kitchen, used for preparing food, eating meals, or gathering.

   • We ate breakfast at the kitchen table.
   • She placed the groceries on the kitchen table.
   • The family gathered around the kitchen table for dinner.

   🇩🇪Küchentisch

2. A symbol of everyday life B2 informal

   Used metaphorically to represent ordinary, domestic, or informal settings, often for discussions or decisions.

   • The budget was discussed around the kitchen table.
   • Important family decisions are often made at the kitchen table.
   • The kitchen table became the center of their home business.

   🇩🇪Küchentisch