No. 11,840 in German
theken
"Theken" is the plural form of "Theke," which means "counters" or "bars" in English.
In a sentence
An der Bar stehen Gäste und bestellen Getränke an der Theke.
At the bar, guests stand and order drinks at the counter.
Here, "Theke" is used as a noun meaning "counter," referring to the bar counter where guests interact.
Der Barkeeper hat das Glas schnell über die Theke geschoben.
The bartender quickly slid the glass across the counter.
In this case, "Theke" again refers to a physical counter, typically the serving surface in a bar or restaurant.
Wir haben entschlossen, eine neue Theke für das Café zu kaufen.
We decided to buy a new counter for the café.
Here, "Theke" is utilized as a noun meaning a piece of furniture (counter or bar) used in service areas.
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