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host

host

Meaning of host

English

receive guests

Deutsch

Gäste bei sich zu Hause bewirten

host

Pronunciation

British English
/həʊst/
American English
/hoʊst/

host with German translation

host usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We're hosting guests tonight.

Wir empfangen heute Abend Gäste.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The family often hosts guests.

Die Familie empfängt oft Gäste.

host synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between host, throw (a party), receive, hold (a reception), and welcome

T
🇬🇧English
throw (a party)

organize a party

A2often

ENThey're going to throw a big party for her birthday.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

formal: receive visitors

A2rare word

ENThe mayor received the visiting delegation at City Hall.

H
🇬🇧English
hold (a reception)

hold a formal event

B1rare word

ENThe embassy will hold a reception for visiting artists.

🇬🇧English

greet warmly

A1very often

ENThey welcomed the guests at the door.

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Questions about this word

What does host mean?

receive guests

How do you pronounce host?

host is pronounced /həʊst/.

How is host used in a sentence?

Wir empfangen heute Abend Gäste. Translation: We're hosting guests tonight.

Is host part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, host can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is host part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, host can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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