English–German

“arrival” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈankʊnft/

Example

Wir freuen uns auf die Ankunft unserer Gäste.

We look forward to the arrival of our guests.

Illustration for Ankunft (arrival)

How to say “arrival” in German

“Arrival” in German is Ankunft.

A journey reaches its destination, marking the moment when a traveler or vehicle becomes present there.

Full entry for Ankunft: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ankunft

Bei der Ankunft am Bahnhof herrschte großes Durcheinander.

On arrival at the station, there was great confusion.

Tips for using Ankunft

  • Ankunft is feminine, with the forms die Ankunft and the plural die Ankünfte.

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