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Rezeption

reception desk, front desk

noun re-tsep-TSYOHN Rare
Travel & Places Accommodation

Origin: from Latin receptio

Usage Note

Rezeption is the check-in counter of a hotel where guests register, collect keys, and ask for assistance. The staff are Rezeptionisten. An der Rezeption is the standard phrase for going to the front desk.

Examples

"Bitte geben Sie den Zimmerschlüssel an der Rezeption ab."

Natural Translation

Please hand in the room key at the reception desk.

Literal Translation

Please give the room-key at the reception in.

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