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die Ankunft der Gäste

/ˈankʊnft deːɐ̯ ˈɡɛstə/
phrase★Intermediate— the arrival of guests
formalinformal

The moment or event when guests arrive at a location, often used in formal or social contexts to describe the beginning of an event or gathering.

Wir bereiten alles für die Ankunft der Gäste vor.

We are preparing everything for the arrival of the guests.

Die Ankunft der Gäste markiert den Beginn der Feier.

The arrival of the guests marks the beginning of the celebration.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in invitations, event planning, and hospitality contexts.

Collocations

die Ankunft der Gäste erwartento expect the arrival of guestsdie Ankunft der Gäste begrüßento greet the arrival of guests

Synonyms

die Ankunft der Besucherdas Eintreffen der Gäste

Antonyms

die Abreise der Gästeder Abschied der Gäste

Related Phrases

die Ankunft des Zugesphrase
the arrival of the train
die Ankunft der Familiephrase
the arrival of the family

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While 'die Ankunft der Gäste' is neutral, in informal contexts, you might hear 'die Gäste kommen an' (the guests are arriving).

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

Remember that German nouns are always capitalized, including 'Ankunft' and 'Gäste'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the noun 'Ankunft' (arrival) and 'Gäste' (guests), this phrase combines two common German words to describe a specific social event.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal invitations, event planning, and hospitality contexts. It can also be used in travel and transportation contexts to describe the arrival of passengers or visitors.

Word Breakdown

Ankunft
arrival
noun
+
der Gäste
of the guests
noun phrase
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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