German word

Gastgeber

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgastˌgeːbɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounevent host

Example

Der Gastgeber organisiert das Treffen.

The host is organizing the meeting.

Illustration for Gastgeber (event host)

More examples

Als Gastgeber begrüßte er alle herzlich.

As the host, he warmly welcomed everyone.

Core concept

A welcoming figure with one hand guiding guests and the other keeping an event running.

Common phrases

  • als Gastgeber auftreten

    act as host

  • ein guter Gastgeber

    a good host

  • Gastgeber des Abends

    host of the evening

Similar words

Veranstalter: A person or organization responsible for arranging and running a public event.
Wirt: A restaurant or inn proprietor who welcomes guests and provides food or lodging.
Moderator: A person who leads a meeting or discussion and keeps it on track.

Definition in German

Person oder Institution, die eine Veranstaltung organisiert oder Gäste empfängt und betreut.

Word origin

Gastgeber is a compound of German Gast, meaning guest, and Geber, meaning giver, so it originally names a giver of hospitality.

Usage tips

  • For an organized public event, Veranstalter often identifies the responsible organizer, while Gastgeber emphasizes the host who welcomes and looks after guests.

Other meanings

  • hostnoun

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