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Rezeptionist

receptionist

noun re-tsep-tsi-oh-NIST Rare

Origin: from Latin 'receptio'

Also means

front-desk clerk

Usage Note

Rezeptionist is the hotel staff member manning the front desk (Rezeption). Female form is Rezeptionistin. German hotel Rezeptionisten typically speak English and can assist with local information, tours, and taxi bookings.

Examples

"Der Rezeptionist half uns dabei, einen Tisch im Restaurant zu reservieren."

Natural Translation

The receptionist helped us to reserve a table at the restaurant.

Literal Translation

The receptionist helped us thereby a table in the restaurant to reserve.

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