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empfangen

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receive
get
obtain
acquire
greet
greets
welcomes
greeted
welcomed
has greeted
has welcomed
receive (guests)
conceive
received (a guest)
has received (guests)
say hello
secure (for oneself)
gain
welcome
book

Synonyms and Related Words for empfangen

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Definition of "empfangen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "empfangen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Etwas (eine Sendung, eine Nachricht, ein Signal, eine Auszeichnung etc.) bekommen oder entgegennehmen.

DE: “Ich empfange ein Geschenk.”

A1
EN: “I am receiving a gift.”

DE: “Haben Sie mein Paket empfangen?”

A2
EN: “Have you received my package?”

DE: “Mit diesem Gerät kann man über 100 Fernsehsender empfangen.”

B1
EN: “With this device, you can receive over 100 television channels.”
#2

Jemanden, der ankommt (einen Gast, eine Delegation etc.), begrüßen und aufnehmen.

DE: “Wir empfangen Oma am Bahnhof.”

A1
EN: “We are welcoming Grandma at the train station.”

DE: “Die Familie empfängt ihre Gäste im Wohnzimmer.”

A2
EN: “The family receives their guests in the living room.”

DE: “Der Bürgermeister wird die ausländische Delegation persönlich im Rathaus empfangen.”

B1
EN: “The mayor will personally receive the foreign delegation at the city hall.”
#3

(gehoben) Von einem Kind schwanger werden.

DE: “Maria empfängt ein Kind.”

A1
EN: “Mary conceives a child.”

DE: “Sie wünscht sich, bald ein Kind zu empfangen.”

A2
EN: “She wishes to conceive a child soon.”

DE: “Im alten Text steht, dass die Königin einen Thronfolger empfing.”

B1
EN: “The old text states that the queen conceived an heir to the throne.”

Words Similar in Spelling to empfangen

hat empfangenEmpfangfangenin Empfang nehmenEmpfangszimmer