NOUN

Mensa/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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Mensa
Genitiveder Mensa
Dativeder Mensa
Accusativedie 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.

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