Meaning 1neutral; several common senses · 82%
The desk or area where visitors are welcomed or register.
Natural examples
Der Empfang gab dem Gast einen Ersatzschlüssel.
The front desk gave the guest a replacement key.
Am Empfang im Hotel liegen zwei Schlüssel.
Two keys are waiting at the hotel reception desk.
Der Empfang rief ein Taxi für die Gäste.
The front desk called a taxi for the guests.
Usage note
In this sense, common phrases include waiting at or checking in at the front desk.
Mini-lesson: Empfang
The desk or area where visitors are welcomed or register. In this sense, common phrases include waiting at or checking in at the front desk.
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