Der Hotelrezeptionist



Example: Der Hotelrezeptionist begrüßt die Gäste freundlich am Empfang.

Definition


"Der Hotelrezeptionist" refers to the hotel receptionist, a person who welcomes guests at the reception desk, manages check-ins and check-outs, and provides information or assistance during their stay in a hotel.

Etymology


The word "der Hotelrezeptionist" combines the German article 'der' with 'Hotel,' borrowed from French 'hôtel,' meaning a place of lodging, and 'Rezeptionist,' derived from 'Rezeption,' meaning reception. The suffix '-ist' indicates a person performing a role. Did you know? The concept of a hotel receptionist became more prominent with the rise of modern hotels in the 19th century.

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"Der Hotelrezeptionist" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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