Die Begrüßung
Example: Die Begrüßung am Eingang war sehr herzlich und freundlich.
Definition
"Die Begrüßung" refers to the act of welcoming or greeting someone, often involving words, gestures, or expressions that show friendliness and recognition when meeting or receiving a person. For example, "Die Begrüßung am Eingang war sehr herzlich und freundlich" means the greeting at the entrance was very warm and friendly.
Etymology
The word "die Begrüßung" comes from the German verb "begrüßen," meaning to greet or welcome. The verb itself is formed by the prefix "be-" combined with "grüßen," which means to greet. The roots trace back to Old High German "gruozi" meaning greeting. Did you know? The concept of greeting was so important in old Germanic cultures that many words evolved around expressing respect and hospitality.
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"Die Begrüßung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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