Question 12
A married couple wants to open a restaurant in Germany. What do they absolutely need for this?
German original: Ein Ehepaar möchte in Deutschland ein Restaurant eröffnen. Was braucht es dazu unbedingt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- a permit from the police
- an approval from a party
- a permit from the residents’ registration office
- a restaurant permit from the responsible authority — Correct answer
Explanation
To open a restaurant in Germany, you must obtain a restaurant licence (concession) from the responsible authority. In addition, hygiene regulations must be followed, the business must be registered as a commercial activity, and other necessary permits must be obtained.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- married couple — Two people who are legally married to each other. They share legal rights and responsibilities as spouses.
- custom / tradition — A custom is a habit or tradition that is regularly repeated in a society or group. Customs are often connected to celebrations, holidays, or special occasions.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- would like — 'Möchte' is a polite form of the verb 'mögen' used to express a wish or polite request. For example: 'Ich möchte Wasser trinken' means 'I would like to drink water'.
- in addition / for that / to do so — 'Dazu' means 'in addition', 'for that', or 'to do so'. It connects a statement to something extra or related.
- also / too / as well — 'Auch' is an adverb meaning that something additionally or equally applies. For example: 'I speak German, and he does too.'
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.