der Besuch, -e
visit
Wenn jemand zu einer anderen Person nach Hause oder an einen anderen Ort kommt, um Zeit miteinander zu verbringen.
Definition & meaning
- A visit (the act): The act of going to see someone or something, usually for social reasons, professional consultation, or to look at a location.
- Visitors (a group): A collective term for the people who have come to see someone or something (guests).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: The word is a masculine noun (der). The plural form is "Besuche".
- Word origin: It is derived from the German verb "besuchen" (to visit), which comes from the Old High German "bisuchen". It is composed of the prefix "be-" and the root "suchen" (to seek/search). Literally, it implies seeking out someone or something for the purpose of an encounter.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Visite? (specifically medical context)
- Stippvisite? (a quick or short visit)
- Gäste? (refers to the people visiting)
- Audienz? (a formal visit)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ich freue mich über den Besuch meiner Freunde.noun
I am happy about the visit of my friends.
Der Besuch kommt heute Nachmittag.noun
The visit is coming this afternoon.
Ein Besuch auf dem Bauernhof macht immer Spaß.noun
A visit to the farm is always fun.
Morgen bekommen wir Besuch von unseren Freunden.noun
Tomorrow we are getting a visit from our friends.
Marie bekommt morgen Besuch von ihrer Freundin.noun
Marie is getting a visit from her friend tomorrow.
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