No. 11,094 in Swedish
matsalen
Dining hall.
In a sentence
Vi åt frukost i matsalen imorse.
We had breakfast in the dining room this morning.
Here, 'matsalen' refers to a specific dining area within a facility or building, suggesting a location meant for eating meals together.
Matsalen kan hyras för privata evenemang.
The dining hall can be rented for private events.
In this context, 'matsalen' is used to indicate a larger dining space, emphasizing its function as a venue for group gatherings.
Eleverna samlas i matsalen varje dag för lunch.
The students gather in the dining hall every day for lunch.
Here, 'matsalen' specifies a communal eating space, often associated with schools or institutions where groups regularly meet for meals.
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