Buffet

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German

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Etymology

Borrowed from French buffet.

The spelling Büfett, preferred at least in Germany, represents the Germanised pronunciation in /ɛt/. Such a pronunciation has established itself in many words like Parkett, Kabarett, etc. In the case of Buffet, however, the French pronunciation has widely prevailed, which means that speakers now often pronounce /eː/ while reading and writing Büfett.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bʏˈfeː/
  • IPA(key): /bʏˈfɛt/ (regional or archaic)
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -eː, -ɛt

Noun

Buffet n (strong, genitive Buffets, plural Buffets)

  1. (cooking) buffet
  2. (furniture) sideboard, buffet

Usage notes

  • The spelling Buffet has been an optional spelling since 2017.

Declension

Declension of Buffet
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Buffet die Buffets
genitive eines des Buffets der Buffets
dative einem dem Buffet den Buffets
accusative ein das Buffet die Buffets
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