der Gastgeber
Translation
host, entertainer
Examples
Der Gastgeber begrüßt seine Gäste.
The host greets his guests.
Deutschland ist der Gastgeber der Weltmeisterschaft.
Germany is the host of the World Cup.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) to be the host of sth. Deutschland ist der Gastgeber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirt (innkeeper); Antonyms: Gast (guest)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gast' (guest) and 'geber' (giver). Literally a 'guest-giver'.
Memory Tips
Think of the host as the person who 'gives' hospitality to the 'guests'.