das Willkommen

The German word "Willkommen" is an adjective and interjection that means "welcome." It conveys a friendly and hospitable greeting to someone arriving or entering a place. The word is made up of "will" (to wish) and "kommen" (to come), together implying a desire for someone to come and feel at ease.

Similar words in German include "herzlich willkommen" (warmly welcomed) and colloquially "Willkommen heißen" (to greet someone warmly or welcome them).

There’s a slight nuance where "herzlich willkommen" emphasizes a warmer, more heartfelt welcome, while "Willkommen" can be more neutral, used in a broad range of contexts.