De receptie
Example: De receptie van het hotel helpt gasten met hun vragen.
Definition
"De receptie" refers to the area or desk in a hotel where guests are welcomed, checked in, and assisted with their questions or needs. It serves as the main point of contact between guests and hotel staff during their stay.
Etymology
The word "de receptie" comes from the Latin word 'receptio,' meaning 'a receiving' or 'welcome.' It was adopted into Dutch through French, reflecting the place where guests are received or welcomed, especially in hotels and other hospitality settings.
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"De receptie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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