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welcome address
A short, formal speech welcoming those present at the beginning of an event, conference, or celebration.
Der Bürgermeister sprach ein kurzes Grußwort zur Eröffnung des Stadtfestes.
The mayor gave a short welcome address to open the town festival.
The word is a simple compound of 'der Gruß' (greeting) and 'das Wort' (word). So it literally describes a 'word of greeting' that serves as a formal welcome.
Sein Grußwort war kurz und herzlich.
His welcome address was short and warm.
A 'Grußwort' (welcome address) is typically combined with the verbs 'halten' (to give/deliver) or 'sprechen' (to speak/give). Sometimes 'überbringen' (to convey/deliver) is also used when a person gives the speech on behalf of someone else.
Die Schulleiterin wird zur Begrüßung ein Grußwort halten.
The principal will give a welcome address as a greeting.
A 'Grußwort' (welcome address) is a typical action at the beginning of an official event such as a conference, celebration, or opening. It is usually given by a person in a representative role.
Zur Eröffnung der Ausstellung sprach der Kulturstadtrat ein Grußwort.
At the opening of the exhibition, the city councilor for cultural affairs gave a welcome address.
