Aufwartung

dieNoun

visit, paying respects (formal)

English translations

  1. 01

    waiting

  2. 02

    attendance

  3. 03

    reception

Word details

German meaning
Eine formelle oder respektvolle Handlung des Dienens oder des Besuchs.
English meaning
Attendance, service, visit
Synonym
Besuch, Bedienung
German example
Der König erwartete eine feierliche Aufwartung.
English example
The king expected a ceremonial attendance.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Aufwartung
Plural Form
die Aufwartungen

Example sentences with “Aufwartung”

  1. Er machte dem Bürgermeister seine Aufwartung. (He paid his respects to the mayor.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this term still commonly used?

It is quite formal and often used in historical or very official contexts. It is feminine (die).