German word

Rezeption

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeːt͡sɛpˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfront desk

Example

Ich gebe an der Rezeption meinen Schlüssel ab.

I leave my key at the front desk.

Illustration for Rezeption (front desk)

More examples

Beim Auschecken an der Rezeption erhielt ich eine Quittung.

When checking out at reception, I received a receipt.

Core concept

The organized welcome point at an institution, combining personal assistance with the handling of keys, documents, or other formalities.

Common phrases

  • an der Rezeption auschecken

    check out at reception

  • an der Rezeption nach dem Weg fragen

    ask for directions at reception

Similar words

Empfang: A front desk where visitors are welcomed, guided, and helped with formalities.
Anmeldung: The process of registering a visitor's name and reason for visiting.
Schalter: A counter for handling tickets, documents, or other procedures in person.
Empfangsbereich: The reception area inside a building where visitors receive guidance.

Definition in German

Die dienstliche Anlaufstelle in Hotels, Kliniken oder Firmen, an der Gäste empfangen, Auskünfte gegeben und Formalitäten erledigt werden.

Word origin

Rezeption entered German through French réception from Latin receptio, a noun formed from the verb recipere, meaning to receive.

Usage tips

  • In German, Rezeption usually names the service desk rather than a social reception event, for which Empfang or Empfangsfeier may be more suitable.

Other meanings

  • receptionnoun

Related words

  • Rezeptionsthekereception desknoun
  • Rezeptionistreceptionistnoun

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