A list of people who are invited to an event, such as a party, a wedding, or a club visit, or who have free admission.
example
Der Türsteher prüfte, ob ihr Name auf der Gästeliste stand.
The bouncer checked whether her name was on the guest list.
Usage tips
Word composition
This word consists of 'Gäste' (guests, the plural of 'der Gast') and 'Liste' (list). So it is literally a list for the guests.
EXAMPLE
Für die Hochzeitsfeier haben wir eine lange Gästeliste erstellt.
We created a long guest list for the wedding celebration.
Fixed expression
A very common and important phrase is 'auf der Gästeliste stehen' (to be on the guest list). It describes that a person is registered for an event. Pay attention to the preposition 'auf' with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Wenn dein Name nicht auf der Gästeliste steht, kommst du nicht rein.
If your name isn't on the guest list, you won't get in.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Gästeliste' (guest list) are 'jemanden auf die Gästeliste setzen' (to put someone on the guest list), 'die Gästeliste prüfen' (to check the guest list), or 'jemanden von der Gästeliste streichen' (to remove someone from the guest list).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du meine Freundin bitte noch auf die Gästeliste setzen?
Can you please still put my girlfriend on the guest list?