hospitality
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hospitality
The friendly, generous, and warm reception and hosting of guests or strangers.
Wir waren überwältigt von der unglaublichen Gastfreundschaft der Familie.
We were overwhelmed by the family's incredible hospitality.
The word is made up of 'der Gast' (guest) and 'die Freundschaft' (friendship). So it literally describes a 'friendship for the guest' and means a friendly and open attitude toward guests.
Ihre Gastfreundschaft war wirklich bemerkenswert.
Their hospitality was truly remarkable.
'Die Gastfreundschaft' (hospitality) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'gastfreundlich' (hospitable). A person who is 'gastfreundlich' shows 'Gastfreundschaft'.
Die Menschen in diesem Dorf sind sehr gastfreundlich.
The people in this village are very hospitable.
Common verbs used with 'Gastfreundschaft' are 'Gastfreundschaft genießen' (to enjoy hospitality), 'Gastfreundschaft zeigen' (to show hospitality), or 'sich für die Gastfreundschaft bedanken' (to thank someone for their hospitality).
Wir möchten uns herzlich für Ihre Gastfreundschaft bedanken.
We would like to sincerely thank you for your hospitality.
recording / admission / uptake
'die Aufnahme' and 'die Gastfreundschaft' can both have to do with someone being received or taken in somewhere. But 'die Aufnahme' is more neutral and often means the official or practical step: someone enters a group, school, organization, or hospital. 'die Gastfreundschaft' describes the friendly and warm way people treat guests, often with food, help, or a warm welcome. The words can be confused because 'Aufnahme' can also appear in the explanation of 'Gastfreundschaft'. 'Aufnahme' is more natural for rules and decisions, while 'Gastfreundschaft' is more natural for visits, travel, and personal warmth.
Auf der Reise haben wir die Gastfreundschaft der Familie sehr genossen.
On the trip, we really enjoyed the family's hospitality.
Die Aufnahme in den Verein war erst nach einem kurzen Gespräch möglich.
Admission to the club was only possible after a short conversation.