English–German
“front desk” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeːt͡sɛpˈt͡si̯oːn/
Example
Ich gebe an der Rezeption meinen Schlüssel ab.
I leave my key at the front desk.
How to say “front desk” in German
“Front desk” in German is Rezeption.
The organized welcome point at an institution, combining personal assistance with the handling of keys, documents, or other formalities.
Example sentences with Rezeption
Beim Auschecken an der Rezeption erhielt ich eine Quittung.
When checking out at reception, I received a receipt.
Tips for using Rezeption
- In German, Rezeption usually names the service desk rather than a social reception event, for which Empfang or Empfangsfeier may be more suitable.