Halbpension

half board

noun HALP-pen-zyohn Rare

Usage Note

Halbpension is a hotel rate including breakfast and dinner but not lunch. It is popular at spa hotels and mountain resorts. Compare with Vollpension (full board) and Übernachtung mit Frühstück (bed and breakfast only).

Examples

"Wir haben das Zimmer mit Halbpension gebucht, was sehr entspannt war."

Natural Translation

We booked the room with half board, which was very relaxed.

Literal Translation

We have the room with half board booked, which was very relaxed.

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