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), which combines 'ein-' (in) and 'laden' (to load, invite). It signifies the act of 'inviting in'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'einladen' as 'loading someone in' to an event. 'Einladung' is the ticket or call to do so.