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Selbstverpflegung

self-catering

noun ZELP-fst-fer-pflay-goong Rare

Usage Note

Selbstverpflegung describes holiday or rental accommodation where guests provide their own food, as opposed to Halbpension or Vollpension. Common on booking sites: Unterkunft mit Selbstverpflegung.

Examples

"Das Ferienhaus ist mit Selbstverpflegung ausgestattet."

Natural Translation

The holiday house is set up for self-catering.

Literal Translation

The holiday-house is with self-catering equipped.

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