Significado
To receive someone warmly and hospitably.
Contexto cultural
The term 'Willkommenskultur' is intrinsically linked to this idiom. It represents the social ideal of being a welcoming nation. In Austria, hospitality ({die|f} Gastfreundschaft) is a major part of the national identity, especially in the tourism sector. While Swiss people are often seen as more reserved, the phrase is used in business to signal openness to international investment. The gesture of open arms is a universal sign of peace, dating back to times when it showed one had no hidden weapons.
Use it in Job Interviews
If asked why you want to work at a company, you can say you heard that new employees are 'mit offenen Armen empfangen'.
Dative Plural
Don't forget the 'n' at the end of 'Armen'. It's a common mistake for beginners.
Significado
To receive someone warmly and hospitably.
Use it in Job Interviews
If asked why you want to work at a company, you can say you heard that new employees are 'mit offenen Armen empfangen'.
Dative Plural
Don't forget the 'n' at the end of 'Armen'. It's a common mistake for beginners.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct adjective ending and verb form.
Wir ______ (empfangen) dich mit offen__ Armen.
The subject 'wir' requires the verb 'empfangen'. The preposition 'mit' requires the dative plural ending '-en'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I was received with open arms'?
This is the passive voice construction (werden + past participle).
Match the situation to the phrase.
You start a new job and everyone is very nice.
This phrase perfectly describes a warm professional welcome.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosWir ______ (empfangen) dich mit offen__ Armen.
The subject 'wir' requires the verb 'empfangen'. The preposition 'mit' requires the dative plural ending '-en'.
How do you say 'I was received with open arms'?
This is the passive voice construction (werden + past participle).
You start a new job and everyone is very nice.
This phrase perfectly describes a warm professional welcome.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasMostly yes, but it can be used for ideas or suggestions that are welcomed enthusiastically.
Yes, it is very appropriate to describe a positive working relationship or a warm welcome to a partner.
'Empfangen' is more like 'to receive' or 'to host', while 'begrüßen' is just 'to say hello'.
Frases relacionadas
Jemanden herzlich willkommen heißen
synonymTo bid someone a warm welcome.
Jemanden mit Handkuss nehmen
similarTo accept something/someone very gladly.
Offene Türen einrennen
similarTo argue for something that is already accepted.
Jemanden die kalte Schulter zeigen
contrastTo give someone the cold shoulder.
