Serviertablett

serving tray

noun zer-VEER-tah-blet Rare

Usage Note

Serviertablett is a flat, handled tray used to carry food or drinks from the kitchen to a table. Round trays are common in cafes; rectangular ones suit home use; non-slip surfaces (Antirutschbeschichtung) prevent items from sliding.

Examples

"Er trug die Tassen auf dem Serviertablett ins Wohnzimmer."

Natural Translation

He carried the cups into the living room on the serving tray.

Literal Translation

He carried the cups on the serving tray into the living room.

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