noun
snack bar, snack
B1
Imbiss (der, plural Imbisse) means 'snack bar' or 'snack'—a small food stall, kiosk, or quick takeaway meal. It often refers to casual street food or light meals. Regular noun with plural Imbisse; standard declension; no special preposition required. Used commonly in Germany. Phrase 'zum Imbiss' is common.
Examples
Wir treffen uns am Imbiss neben dem Kino.
Let's meet at the snack bar next to the cinema.
Ich hole mir schnell einen Imbiss vor der Arbeit.
I'll quickly grab a snack before work.
An der Ecke gibt es einen kleinen Imbiss, der leckere Currywurst verkauft.
On the corner there is a small snack bar that sells delicious currywurst.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a small stall serving sausages and sandwiches with people standing around eating
sounds like 'I'm bliss' — a quick treat that makes you happy
der — imagine a male vendor saying 'der Imbiss' as he serves you
Notes
Refers to a small place where one buys quick food (often standing). Can mean both the place (snack bar) and the food item (snack).