Porzellanservice

china dinner service

noun por-tsuh-LAHN-ser-fees Rare

Also means

porcelain set

Usage Note

Porzellanservice is a matched set of porcelain tableware — typically including plates of several sizes, soup bowls, cups, and serving pieces. Often gifted at weddings; kept for formal occasions and distinct from everyday crockery.

Examples

"Das Porzellanservice für zwölf Personen steht im Vitrinenschrank und wird nur zu Festtagen benutzt."

Natural Translation

The china service for twelve people stands in the display cabinet and is used only on feast days.

Literal Translation

The porcelain service for twelve persons stands in the display cabinet and is used only at festive occasions.

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