receptionist
die Empfangsdame, die Empfangsdamen
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receptionist
A woman who works at the reception desk of a hotel, company, or other institution, welcoming visitors and helping them.
Die Empfangsdame bat mich, im Wartezimmer Platz zu nehmen.
The receptionist asked me to take a seat in the waiting room.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Empfangsdamen |
| genitive | der Empfangsdame |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Empfangsdame | die Empfangsdamen |
| accusative | die Empfangsdame | die Empfangsdamen |
| dative | der Empfangsdame | den Empfangsdamen |
| genitive | der Empfangsdame | der Empfangsdamen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Empfangsdame' is made up of 'Empfang' (reception) and 'Dame' (lady). Here, 'Empfang' refers to the area or task of welcoming visitors and directing them to the right place.
Die Empfangsdame erklärte uns den Weg zum Konferenzraum.
The receptionist explained how to get to the conference room.
Verbs such as 'begrüßen' (to welcome), 'weiterhelfen' (to help), 'informieren' (to inform), and 'anmelden' (to register) are often used with 'Empfangsdame'. 'die Empfangsdame fragen' (to ask the receptionist) is also a typical collocation.
Wenn Sie Fragen haben, können Sie die Empfangsdame fragen.
If you have any questions, you can ask the receptionist.
The word is mainly used for a female employee who works at the reception desk of a hotel, company, or medical practice. The context often mentions the location or the receptionist's specific task.
Die Empfangsdame nahm meinen Namen auf und rief den Arzt an.
The receptionist took down my name and called the doctor.
