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reception
A social event, often for a formal occasion, where guests are welcomed. Drinks and small snacks are typically served.
Nach der Trauung findet ein kleiner Empfang im Garten statt.
After the wedding ceremony, there will be a small reception in the garden.
reception
The area in a hotel, company, or medical office where visitors and customers are greeted; the reception desk.
Melden Sie sich bitte am Empfang an.
Please check in at reception.
reception / signal
The technical ability to receive signals such as radio, mobile phone service, or Wi-Fi.
In diesem Tunnel habe ich leider keinen Empfang.
Unfortunately, I don't have any reception in this tunnel.
receipt
Refers to the act of receiving or taking delivery of something, such as mail, a delivery, or information.
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Empfang dieser E-Mail.
Please confirm receipt of this email.
'Der Empfang' is the noun related to the verb 'empfangen' (to receive / to welcome). The verb has the inseparable prefix 'emp-' and means 'to receive something' or 'to welcome someone'. This connection helps you understand the different meanings of the noun.
Die Königin empfängt heute Abend wichtige Gäste.
The queen is receiving important guests this evening.
The meaning of 'Empfang' becomes clear through context. If it is about a celebration, it means the event. In a building (hotel, company), it means the desk. In connection with technology (mobile phone, radio), it refers to the signal.
Der Empfang des Brautpaares war sehr emotional.
The reception for the bridal couple was very emotional.
When referring to technical signals, 'Empfang' is often combined with the verb 'haben' (to have). Typical expressions are 'guten Empfang haben' (to have good reception), 'schlechten Empfang haben' (to have bad reception), or 'keinen Empfang haben' (to have no reception).
Fahren wir aus dem Wald, haben wir sicher wieder besseren Empfang.
Once we drive out of the forest, we'll surely have better reception again.
In the meaning of 'receiving', 'Empfang' is mainly used in formal or business language. A very common phrase is 'den Empfang bestätigen' (to confirm receipt).
Wir bitten Sie, den Empfang der Unterlagen schriftlich zu bestätigen.
We ask you to confirm receipt of the documents in writing.
connection / association
Empfang refers to the technical ability to receive a mobile phone or other signal. Verbindung means the communication channel that has actually been established, for example during a phone call. Good reception makes a connection possible, but does not guarantee that it will remain stable.
Auf dem Bahnsteig hat das Handy nur schwachen Empfang.
The phone only has a weak signal on the platform.
Auf dem Bahnsteig ist die Verbindung während des Telefonats plötzlich abgebrochen.
The connection suddenly dropped during the phone call on the platform.
