German word

Einstand

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nʃtant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwelcome party

Example

Ich gebe morgen meinen Einstand im Büro.

I'm throwing my welcome party at the office tomorrow.

Illustration for Einstand (welcome party)

More examples

Viele Kollegen brachten beim Einstand Blumen mit.

Many colleagues brought flowers to the welcome party.

Core concept

A newcomer takes a place in a team and marks the occasion with shared food or drinks; the same arrival can be a first appearance.

Common phrases

  • seinen Einstand geben

    hold one's welcome party

  • zum Einstand einladen

    invite someone to one's welcome party

  • zum Einstand gratulieren

    congratulate someone on their welcome party

Similar words

Begrüßung: A short greeting offered when someone arrives.
Willkommensfeier: A gathering or party held to welcome a newcomer.
Einarbeitung: The process of becoming familiar with new duties through practical training.

Definition in German

Gelegenheit, bei der nach Eintritt in eine Firma oder Abteilung die neue Person das Team mit Snacks oder Getränken begrüßt.

Word origin

Einstand is formed from the German verb einstehen, meaning to stand in or take a place, and came to denote entering a group or making a debut.

Usage tips

  • The common phrase is seinen Einstand geben, while the noun is masculine: der Einstand, plural die Einstände.

Other meanings

  • debutnoun

Opposites

  • Abschiedfarewellnoun
  • Abschiedsfeierfarewell partynoun

Related words

  • Einstandsfeierwelcome partynoun
  • Einstandsgeschenkwelcome giftnoun

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