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empfangen

host

Meaning of empfangen

receive guests

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German[ɛmˈpfaŋən]
host
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empfangen belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

empfangenhost
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Aussichtview
Frühstückbreakfast

empfangen synonyms

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What's the difference between empfangen / begrüßen / unterhalten

🇩🇪German
empfangen

To serve and treat guests, especially with food and drinks; emphasizes hospitality.

A2Often

Sie bewirten ihre Gäste mit Kaffee und Kuchen.

Они угощают гостей кофе и пирогом.

🇩🇪German

To greet guests on arrival; focuses on welcoming, not on hosting or serving them.

A2Very Often

Die Gastgeber begrüßen die Gäste an der Tür.

Хозяева приветствуют гостей у двери.

U
🇩🇪German
unterhalten

To entertain guests; emphasizes keeping them amused and comfortable, not just hosting them.

A2Often

Der Gastgeber unterhält seine Gäste mit Musik.

Хозяин развлекает своих гостей музыкой.

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empfangen translation: host. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce empfangen

[ɛmˈpfaŋən]

empfangen translation

host

empfangen transcription

[ɛmˈpfaŋən]

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empfangen meaning: what does it mean?

Gäste bei sich zu Hause bewirten

empfangen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

empfangen is pronounced as [ɛmˈpfaŋən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is empfangen part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, empfangen (host) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is empfangen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, empfangen (host) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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