German Conversation · Level 91
59 words
German word
Besucherzahl
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈzuːxɐˌtsaːl/
Meaning
- feminine nounnumber of visitors
Example
Die Besucherzahlen der Ausstellung waren gestern sehr hoch.
The number of visitors to the exhibition was very high yesterday.
More examples
Wegen der hohen Besucherzahl mussten zusätzliche Kassen geöffnet werden.
Because visitor numbers were high, additional ticket counters had to be opened.
Core concept
A record of how many people have entered an exhibition, venue, or other place during a stated period.
Common phrases
hohe Besucherzahl
high visitor numbers
durchschnittliche Besucherzahl
average visitor numbers
tägliche Besucherzahl
daily visitor numbers
Similar words
Besucheranzahl: A recorded total of people who visited a place during a stated period.
Gästezahl: A count of guests or customers who came to a venue during a stated period.
Teilnehmerzahl: A count of people participating in a meeting or event.
Zuschauerzahl: A count of spectators at a performance, game, or other event.
Definition in German
Die Anzahl der Personen, die innerhalb eines bestimmten Zeitraums eine Veranstaltung oder einen Ort besucht haben.
Word origin
The compound joins Besucher, derived from besuchen, 'to visit', with Zahl, 'number', to name a visitor count.
Usage tips
- Besucherzahl is common in statistics and reports, while a specific count often uses 'Es waren X Besucher' in ordinary speech.
Other meanings
- attendancenoun
- audience sizenoun
Related words
- Besucherzahlentwicklungdevelopment of visitor numbersnoun
- Besucherzahlprognoseforecast of visitor numbersnoun