willkommen bei uns zu Hause
The English phrase "welcome to our home" is translated into German as willkommen bei uns zu Hause.
This phrase is used to welcome guests into a domestic setting. It emphasizes the warmth and hospitality of the household rather than just referring to the physical building.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, willkommen bei uns zu Hause means "welcome with us at home".
Which one should you use?
While Willkommen in unserem Haus is grammatically correct, willkommen bei uns zu Hause is the more natural and idiomatic way to express the sentiment of welcoming someone into one's home or household.
How does it change in a sentence?
In German, the word Willkommen is often used as an interjection in casual greetings without the need for a verb like sein (to be).
Did you know?
- In many German households, it is a common custom for guests to remove their shoes upon being welcomed inside, regardless of the season.
- In German culture, once you are welcomed zu Hause, it is often considered polite to bring a small house-warming gift called a Gastgeschenk.
- The German willkommen is a direct cognate of the English 'welcome', meaning they share a common ancestor from the ancient Proto-Germanic language.
Examples in context
- Willkommen bei uns zu Hause!Welcome to our home.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase willkommen bei uns zu Hause.Tatoeba #1843943 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #247442 by CK
- Willkommen bei uns zu Hause, kommt doch rein!Welcome to our home, please come in!
- Schön, dass ihr da seid, willkommen bei uns zu Hause.It is nice that you are here, welcome to our home.
Example conversation
Julian and Laura arrive at a friend's house.
- JulianHallo! Wir sind endlich da.Hello! We finally arrived.
- LauraHallo Julian und Laura, willkommen bei uns zu Hause!Hello Julian and Laura, welcome to our home!
- JulianVielen Dank für die Einladung.Thank you very much for the invitation.
- LauraGerne, kommt erst einmal rein.You're welcome, come on in first.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bei, willkommen, zu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
