German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
Besucher
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈzuːxɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounvisitor
Example
Der Besucher wartet an der Rezeption.
The visitor is waiting at the reception desk.
More examples
Am Wochenende kommen viele Besucher ins Museum.
At the weekend, many visitors come to the museum.
Core concept
Someone present at a museum, venue, or event for a limited time rather than as a resident or staff member.
Common phrases
einen Besucher empfangen
receive a visitor
viele Besucher
many visitors
als Besucher kommen
come as a visitor
Similar words
Gast: An invited person receiving hospitality from a host.
Teilnehmer: Someone taking part in an event, class, or organized activity.
Publikum: A group of people watching or listening at a concert, lecture, or show.
Definition in German
Jemand, der vorübergehend an einen Ort kommt, um ihn zu sehen oder an einer Veranstaltung teilzunehmen.
Word origin
The noun Besucher derives transparently from besuchen, meaning to visit, with -er marking a person who performs the action.
Usage tips
- Besucher often covers English visitor, attendee, and sightseer, whereas Gast more specifically presents someone as a guest or invitee.