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welcome in German

welcome in German is willkommen, Begrüßung, Empfang — welcome means received with pleasure; wanted or appreciated.

welcome in German

willkommen
adj
Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
willkommen
intj
Greeting given upon someone's arrival.
Begrüßung
noun
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
Empfang
noun
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
Begrüßung
noun
The utterance of such a greeting.
Herzlich willkommen
noun
The utterance of such a greeting.
willkommen heißen
verb
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
begrüßen
verb
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
bewillkommnen
verb
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
begrüßen
verb
To accept something willingly or gladly.
gutheißen
verb
To accept something willingly or gladly.

What does "welcome" mean?

  1. adj Received with pleasure; wanted or appreciated.
    "Your feedback is always welcome."
  2. verb To greet someone warmly on their arrival, or to accept something gladly.
    "The whole family came out to welcome us at the airport."
  3. noun A greeting or reception given to someone arriving.
    "They gave the returning soldiers a hero's welcome."
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welcome in a sentence

  • Your feedback is always welcome.
  • After the long hike, a hot shower was very welcome.
  • The whole family came out to welcome us at the airport.
  • She welcomed the news with a huge smile.

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What is "welcome" in German?

"welcome" in German is willkommen, Begrüßung, Empfang. welcome means: Received with pleasure; wanted or appreciated.

How do you use "welcome" in a sentence?

Example: "Your feedback is always welcome." In German, "welcome" is willkommen, Begrüßung, Empfang.

Are there other ways to say "welcome" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "welcome": willkommen, Begrüßung, Empfang, Herzlich willkommen, willkommen heißen, begrüßen.

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