This is the 3191st most frequent German word.
empfang
"Empfang" means "reception" or "receipt" in English.
Here, 'Empfang' refers to the desk or area in a hotel where guests check in and out and receive assistance, commonly known as the reception.
Der Empfang im Hotel war sehr freundlich.
The reception at the hotel was very friendly.
Here, 'Empfang' means the signal or connectivity on a mobile phone, often referred to as cellphone reception.
Ich hatte keinen Empfang auf meinem Handy.
I had no reception on my phone.
Here, 'Empfang' refers to the act of receiving someone, often in a ceremonial or welcoming manner, known as a reception or welcome.