How do you use "Landlord" in a sentence?

The landlord's a character—been here thirty years. Ask the landlord if there's a table free. New landlord's changed the whole vibe.

Landlord

Q: What does "Landlord" mean?

The person who runs or owns a pub. The landlord (male) or landlady (female) is the person who holds the license and runs the pub. They're often the face of the establishment, setting the tone and maintaining order. A good landlord makes a pub; a bad one ruins it. Many landlords become local characters.

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Significado: The person who runs or owns a pub.

经营或拥有酒吧的人。

La persona que regenta o es dueña de un pub.

パブを経営または所有する人。

펍을 운영하거나 소유하는 사람.

The landlord (male) or landlady (female) is the person who holds the license and runs the pub. They're often the face of the establishment, setting the tone and maintaining order. A good landlord makes a pub; a bad one ruins it. Many landlords become local characters.

Landlord（男性）或landlady（女性）是持有执照并经营酒吧的人。他们往往是酒吧的门面，决定氛围和维持秩序。好的老板成就一家酒吧，差的老板毁掉一家酒吧。很多酒吧老板成为当地名人。

El landlord (hombre) o landlady (mujer) es quien tiene la licencia y dirige el pub. Suelen ser la cara del establecimiento, marcando el tono y manteniendo el orden. Un buen landlord hace un pub; uno malo lo arruina. Muchos landlords se convierten en personajes locales.

ランドロード（男性）またはランドレディ（女性）はライセンスを持ちパブを運営する人。店の顔であることが多く、雰囲気を決め秩序を維持する。良いランドロードがパブを作り、悪いランドロードがパブを潰す。多くのランドロードは地域の名物人物になる。

랜드로드(남성) 또는 랜드레이디(여성)는 면허를 가지고 펍을 운영하는 사람입니다. 가게의 얼굴인 경우가 많으며, 분위기를 결정하고 질서를 유지합니다. 좋은 주인은 펍을 살리고 나쁜 주인은 망칩니다. 많은 주인이 지역 명물이 됩니다.

Ejemplos

The landlord's a character—been here thirty years.
老板是个人物——在这里干了三十年了
El dueño es todo un personaje, lleva aquí treinta años
あの店主は名物だよ——30年もここにいる
저 주인은 명물이야—여기서 30년째야.
Ask the landlord if there's a table free.
问老板还有没有空桌
Pregúntale al dueño si hay mesa libre
店主にテーブルが空いてるか聞いてみて
주인한테 빈 자리 있는지 물어봐.
New landlord's changed the whole vibe.
新老板把整个氛围都变了
El nuevo dueño ha cambiado todo el ambiente
新しい店主が雰囲気をガラッと変えた
새 주인이 분위기를 완전히 바꿨어.

Pronunciación

/ˈlænd.lɔːd/

Guía de uso

Contexto: pub, management, authority

Tono: respectful, practical

✓ Correcto

The landlord
老板
el dueño
店主
주인
Ask the landlord
问老板
pregunta al dueño
店主に聞いて
주인한테 물어봐
Landlord/landlady
老板／老板娘
dueño/dueña
店主／女店主
랜드로드/랜드레이디

Errores comunes

Different from property landlord—specifically means pub owner/manager
Landlady for women, though landlord sometimes used generically

Origen e historia

From the concept of the person who owns or leases the pub premises. Even if they're technically tenants of a brewery, they're called landlords because they 'lord' over the public house. The role combines businessman, host, and community figure.

Etimología: Lord of the land (premises)

Primera vez registrado: Traditional pub terminology

Contexto cultural

Era: Traditional to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: EastEnders (Queen Vic)

Regional notes: British pub terminology.

Variaciones

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