greet

begrüßen

Bei einer Begegnung Hallo sagen oder jemanden willkommen heißen.

In einfachem Englisch: To say hello or show welcome when you meet someone.

• She greeted me with a smile.
• We greet every guest at the door.
• Did he greet you when you arrived?

So benutzt man es: greet someone with something (He greeted us with a friendly wave.)

Synonyme: welcome

Häufige Wendungen: greet someone warmly, greet a visitor

empfangen

Von jemandem beim Ankommen oder Umschauen gesehen, gehört oder wahrgenommen werden.

In einfachem Englisch: To be seen, heard, or noticed by someone when they arrive or look around.

• A strange sight greeted us.
• Birdsong greeted her ears as she opened the window.
• The smell of fresh bread greets visitors at the door.

So benutzt man es: greet someone/something (A beautiful view greeted our eyes.)

Synonyme: meet

Häufige Wendungen: greet the eye, greet your ears

ansprechen

Mit jemandem sprechen, besonders um ein Gespräch zu beginnen oder etwas zu fragen.

In einfachem Englisch: To speak to someone, especially to begin a conversation or ask something.

• He greeted the stranger with a question.
• She greeted the guard with a request for directions.
• The traveler greeted me with a few words in French.

So benutzt man es: greet someone with something (She greeted him with an urgent question.)

Synonyme: address, accost

Häufige Wendungen: greet someone thus, greet a stranger