die Rezeption di re-țep-ȚIÓN
the reception
“Die Rezeption” (or “der Empfang”) = the reception. Key check-in phrase: “Ich habe ein Zimmer reserviert” = I have reserved a room. “Einchecken/Auschecken” = check in/check out.
das Doppelzimmer das DO-păl-ți-măr
the double room
“Das Doppelzimmer” = double room; “das Einzelzimmer” = single room. Note: “Doppelbett” (one big bed) vs. “zwei Einzelbetten” (two separate beds). “Übernachtung” = overnight stay.
das Frühstück das FRÜ-știk
breakfast
Always ask: “Ist das Frühstück inklusive?” = is breakfast included? “Das Frühstücksbuffet” = buffet. German breakfast is hearty: bread, cheeses, cold cuts, eggs, “Brötchen” (rolls).
die Schlüsselkarte di ȘLÜ-săl-kar-te
the key card
“Die Schlüsselkarte” (or “die Keycard”) = the magnetic card. A classic key = “der Schlüssel”. At some hotels you leave the key at reception when going out. “Die Zimmernummer” = the room number.
der Aufzug der AUF-țuk
the elevator
“Der Aufzug” (or “der Fahrstuhl”) = the elevator. Mind the floors: “das Erdgeschoss (EG)” = ground floor, “der erste Stock / die erste Etage” = first floor (above the ground floor). So “1. Stock” is NOT the ground floor!
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