Empfang/ɛmˈp͡faŋ/reception; welcome; (radio/TV) reception
Empfang is a German noun that means reception, welcome, or (radio/TV) reception. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡faŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Empfänge".
Definitions
1.a formal or official social gathering to welcome guests(event, social)
a.a reception or welcoming event
Zur Feier gab es einen festlichen Empfang im Rathaus.—There was a festive reception at city hall for the celebration.
2.the act of receiving or welcoming someone(act of receiving, welcome)
a.welcoming of a person or group
Wir danken Ihnen für den herzlichen Empfang.—We thank you for the warm welcome.
3.the process or quality of receiving radio, TV, or phone signals(technology, radio/TV)
a.signal strength
In den Bergen ist der Empfang oft sehr schlecht.—Reception is often very bad in the mountains.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Empfang | die Empfänge |
| Genitive | des Empfanges | der Empfänge |
| Dative | dem Empfang | den Empfängen |
| Accusative | den Empfang | die Empfänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Empfang" mean in English?
- "Empfang" means reception, welcome, or (radio/TV) reception. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Empfang"?
- "Empfang" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡faŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Empfang" der, die, or das?
- "Empfang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Empfang"?
- The plural of "Empfang" is "Empfänge".
- What part of speech is "Empfang"?
- "Empfang" is a noun in German.
