das Grußwort
Translation
words of welcome, greetings, address
Examples
Der Bürgermeister sprach einige Grußworte.
The mayor spoke a few words of welcome.
Ihre Grußworte waren kurz und herzlich.
Her words of greeting were short and heartfelt.
Grammar Patterns
to deliver/give words of welcome Er sprach herzliche Grußworte.
to address words of welcome ((to sb.)) Der Redner richtete seine Grußworte an das Publikum.
Similar Words
die Ansprache (address), die Rede (speech)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gruß' (greeting) and 'Worte' (words). Literally 'greeting words'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'words' (Worte) you say as a 'greeting' (Gruß) at the beginning of an event.