Frühstückstablett

breakfast tray

noun FRUEH-shtucks-tah-blet Rare

Usage Note

Frühstückstablett is a tray used to carry breakfast items, classically for serving breakfast in bed (Frühstück ans Bett). Larger versions with folding legs are sometimes called Betttablett and allow eating while sitting up in bed.

Examples

"Er brachte ihr zum Geburtstag das Frühstück auf einem hübschen Tablett."

Natural Translation

He brought her breakfast on a lovely tray for her birthday.

Literal Translation

He brought her for her birthday the breakfast on a pretty tray.

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