der Gast
Translation
guest, visitor, patron
Examples
Wir haben heute Abend Gäste.
We have guests this evening.
Der Gast bestellt ein Getränk.
The guest orders a drink.
Grammar Patterns
to have guests Gäste haben We have guests today.
to be a guest / visiting zu Gast sein He is a guest at our place.
a welcome guest ein willkommener Gast You are always a welcome guest.
Similar Words
Besucher, Kunde
Etymology
Cognate with English 'guest' and Latin 'hostis' (stranger/enemy). Originally meant 'stranger'.
Memory Tips
Sounds exactly like English 'guest' (with a German 'a' sound).