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Empfangshalle
/ˈɛmˌpfɑŋsˌhalə/
lobby
Die Gäste wurden in der Empfangshalle des Hotels empfangen.
The guests were received in the hotel lobby.
formal
A large entrance hall in a building, such as a hotel, office, or theater, where visitors are received.
Bitte melden Sie sich an der Empfangshalle.
Please check in at the lobby.
In der Empfangshalle hängt ein großes Gemälde.
There is a large painting hanging in the lobby.
Commonly used in hospitality and business contexts.
Collocations
Hotel-Empfangshallehotel lobbyin der Empfangshalle wartento wait in the lobby
Pro Tip
Remembering the word
Think of 'Empfang' (reception) + 'Halle' (hall) = a place where reception happens in a hall.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including compound nouns like 'Empfangshalle'.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Empfang' (reception) and 'Halle' (hall), first attested in the 19th century.
Usage Notes
Used in formal and neutral contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless referring to a specific building feature.
Word Breakdown
Empfang
reception
nounHalle
hall
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch