German word

Neujahrsempfang

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔɪ̯jaːɐ̯sɛmˌpfaŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnew year's reception

Example

Wir besuchen den Neujahrsempfang im Rathaus.

We are attending the New Year's reception at city hall.

Illustration for Neujahrsempfang (new year's reception)

More examples

Am Neujahrsempfang traf ich mehrere Kolleginnen und Kollegen.

At the New Year's reception, I met several colleagues.

Core concept

A formal gathering in which an organization opens the new year by welcoming guests and offering brief speeches and conversation.

Common phrases

  • am Neujahrsempfang teilnehmen

    participate in the New Year's reception

  • zum Neujahrsempfang einladen

    invite ___ to the New Year's reception

  • beim Neujahrsempfang anstoßen

    raise a toast at the New Year's reception

Similar words

Empfang: A formal gathering for welcoming guests, exchanging greetings, and brief conversation.
Stehempfang: A brief reception where guests remain standing while greeting and talking.
Feier: A festive gathering focused on celebration, often with food or entertainment.
Veranstaltung: A planned public or private event, such as a lecture, exhibition, or ceremony.

Definition in German

Neujahrsempfang ist eine offizielle Zusammenkunft zum Jahresanfang, oft von Behörden oder Firmen mit Reden, Grußworten und Empfangsteil.

Word origin

Neujahrsempfang combines Neujahr, meaning New Year, with Empfang, a noun related to empfangen, meaning to receive or welcome.

Usage tips

  • Neujahrsempfang is masculine, with the plural Neujahrsempfänge; the umlaut marks the plural change.

Other meanings

  • official New Year's eventnoun

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