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How do you say "receptionist" in German?
der Rezeptionist
In German, "receptionist" is der Rezeptionist.
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Pronunciation
Say 're-tsep-tsee-oh-NIST' with stress on the last syllable. Five syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Rezeptionist is a masculine noun. Plural: die Rezeptionisten. Female form: die Rezeptionistin.
Example sentence
Der Rezeptionist nimmt Anrufe an.
The receptionist answers calls.
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How to remember der Rezeptionist
Rezeptionist comes from Rezeption (reception). Receptionists greet visitors at the reception desk.
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Questions about der Rezeptionist
How do you say "receptionist" in German?
In German, "receptionist" is der Rezeptionist. It is a noun.
Is der Rezeptionist masculine or feminine?
Der Rezeptionist is a masculine noun. Plural: die Rezeptionisten. Female form: die Rezeptionistin.
How is der Rezeptionist used in a sentence?
Use der Rezeptionist as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Rezeptionist nimmt Anrufe an. (The receptionist answers calls.).
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"Receptionist" in other languages
- Japanese 受付係 (uketsukegakari)
- Korean 접수원 (jeopsuwon)
- Chinese 接待员 (jiē dài yuán)
- Spanish recepcionista
- Spanish (Latin America) recepcionista
- French le réceptionniste
- Italian l’addetto alla reception
- Russian рецепционист (recepcionist)
- Greek ο ρεσεψιονίστ (o resepsionist)
- Arabic موظف إستقبال (muwazzaf 'isti'bael)
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