receive
"empfangen"
verb
Meaning: to receive
Ich habe gestern ein Paket empfangen.
I received a package yesterday.
Meaning: to welcome
Die Gäste wurden herzlich empfangen.
The guests were warmly welcomed.
Meaning: to greet
Er empfing mich mit einem freundlichen Lächeln.
He greeted me with a friendly smile.
Meaning: to host
Sie empfängt regelmäßig internationale Konferenzen.
She regularly hosts international conferences.
A1: Ich empfange einen Brief.
A1: I receive a letter.
A1: Er empfängt eine Einladung.
A1: He receives an invitation.
A1: Wir empfangen die Gäste.
A1: We receive the guests.
B1: Gestern habe ich einen Anruf empfangen.
B1: Yesterday, I received a phone call.
B1: Die Nachricht wurde erfolgreich empfangen.
B1: The message was successfully received.
B1: Sie werden den Preis nächste Woche empfangen.
B1: They will receive the prize next week.
C1: Nachdem er das Signal empfangen hatte, begann er zu handeln.
C1: After receiving the signal, he started to act.
C1: Der Fernseher kann digitale Signale empfangen und decodieren.
C1: The television can receive and decode digital signals.
C1: Die Daten wurden über das drahtlose Netzwerk empfangen.
C1: The data was received via the wireless network.
The German verb "empfangen" means "to receive" in English. It is a transitive verb that is commonly used to describe the action of accepting or taking possession of something that is given, sent, or transmitted.
In everyday conversations, "empfangen" can be used in various contexts. For example, it can refer to receiving physical objects like gifts, packages, or letters. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as receiving information, signals, or messages.
Additionally, "empfangen" can also be used to describe the act of welcoming or greeting someone upon their arrival. In this context, it implies the action of receiving and acknowledging someone's presence with hospitality or warmth.