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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.
greeting
'der Gruß' and 'das Grußwort' both have to do with greeting, but they are not the same. 'ein Gruß' can be a short gesture, a few words, a message, or the closing phrase in an email. 'ein Grußwort', on the other hand, is a short formal address at the beginning of an event. The words are easy to confuse because both begin with 'Gruß'. If it is just about 'Hallo' (hello), 'Liebe Grüße' (best wishes), or a message, 'Gruß' fits. If someone officially says a few words in front of an audience, 'Grußwort' fits.
Die Bürgermeisterin hielt zu Beginn der Feier ein kurzes Grußwort.
The mayor gave a short welcome address at the beginning of the celebration.
Am Ende der E-Mail schrieb Mehmet noch einen freundlichen Gruß.
At the end of the email, Mehmet added a friendly sign-off.