der Empfang
Translation
reception, welcome, receipt
Examples
Der Empfang ist im Erdgeschoss.
The reception is on the ground floor.
Ich habe hier keinen guten Empfang.
I don't have good reception here.
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Empfang der E-Mail.
Please confirm receipt of the email.
Nach der Zeremonie gibt es einen Empfang.
After the ceremony, there is a reception.
Grammar Patterns
the receipt of sth.gen der Empfang von+3 The receipt of the package was confirmed.
to receive sb. j-n in Empfang nehmen We will receive the guests at the airport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Rezeption, die Annahme, die Begrüßung; Antonyms: der Versand, die Absendung
Etymology
From the verb 'empfangen' (to receive). It combines 'emp-' (a prefix) and 'fangen' (to catch), literally meaning the act of 'catching' something offered.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'catching' (fangen) a signal on your phone or 'catching' a guest at a hotel reception.