Translation of German word "Gast" to English
derGast
/ɡast/
Meaning
NounA recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
How to use
The masculine noun Gast ('guest / customer / patron') declines regularly (genitive des Gastes). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Gäste.
🇬🇧 English
guest
Example
Der Gast ist zufrieden.
The guest is satisfied.
Der Gast bestellt ein Buch.
The guest orders a book.
Your personal vocabulary
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- zu Gast sein— to be a guest / visiting (requires dative for host: 'bei ihm zu Gast sein')
- Gäste einladen— to invite guests
- Gastgeber— host (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Gast"?▼
The German word "der Gast" is defined as: "A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another."
What does the German word "der Gast" mean?▼
The German word "der Gast" means "guest" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Gast"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Gast ist zufrieden." (which translates as "The guest is satisfied.").
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