empfangen
receive
The German word 'empfangen' is used in the same way as the English word 'receive'. It is used to describe the act of getting something that is sent or given to you. For example, 'Ich empfange ein Paket' means 'I am receiving a package'. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as 'Ich empfange viele E-Mails' which means 'I receive many emails'.
Example sentences using: empfangen
Ich habe Ihre Nachricht empfangen.
I have received your message.
This sentence is a straightforward use of the verb 'empfangen', meaning to receive. In this case, the speaker is indicating that they have received a message from someone.
Wir empfangen heute Abend Gäste.
We are receiving guests this evening.
This sentence uses 'empfangen' to describe the act of receiving or hosting guests. It is a common way to express the idea of having guests over, especially in a formal capacity.
Er darf das TV-Signal nicht empfangen.
He is not allowed to receive the TV signal.
This sentence makes use of 'empfangen' to describe the action of receiving a TV signal. It is often used in this context when discussing broadcasting or the reception of signals.