die Einladung
Translation
invitation
Examples
Danke für die Einladung.
Thanks for the invitation.
Ich habe eine Einladung zur Party bekommen.
I received an invitation to the party.
Grammar Patterns
an invitation ((to sth.)) Ich schreibe eine Einladung zur Hochzeit.
to accept/decline an invitation Er hat die Einladung angenommen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufforderung (request, summons)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'einladen' (to invite). It's composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'laden' (to load, to invite). The act of 'inviting someone in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'einladen' as literally 'loading someone in' to your party or home. 'Einladung' is the noun for this action.