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A2 · Pre-intermediate15 min
In a hotel
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: reception, reservation, single room, check in, check out.
reception /rɪˈsepʃən/
стійка реєстрації, recepcja, Empfang, recepción, réception, ricezione, recepção, resepsiyon, استقبال, 接待处, 受付, 리셉션, स्वागत, υποδοχή, příjem, receptie, ontvangst, mottagning, קבלת פנים, მიღება
The place where arriving guests are welcomed.
“Ask for your key at reception.”
reservation /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/
бронювання, rezerwacja, Reservierung, reserva, réservation, prenotazione, reserva, rezervasyon, الحجز, 预订, 予約, 예약, आरक्षण, κράτηση, rezervace, rezervare, reservering, reservation, הזמנה, დაჯავშნა
An arrangement to keep a room available for you.
“I have a reservation for two nights.”
single room /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈruːm/
одномісний номер, pokój jednoosobowy, Einzelzimmer, habitación individual, chambre simple, camera singola, quarto individual, tek kişilik oda, غرفة مفردة, 单人间, シングルルーム, 싱글룸, एकल कमरा, μονόκλινο δωμάτιο, jednolůžkový pokoj, camera single, eenpersoonskamer, enkelrum, חדר ליחיד, ერთადგილიანი ოთახი
A hotel room intended for one guest.
“I am travelling alone and need a single room.”
check in /tʃek ɪn/
реєструватися при заселенні, zarejestruj się przy meldowaniu, Melden Sie sich beim Check-in an, registrarse al momento del check-in, inscrivez-vous lors de l'enregistrement, registrarsi al momento del check-in, cadastre-se no momento do check-in, giriş sırasında kayıt olun, قم بالتسجيل عند تسجيل الوصول, 入住时登记, チェックイン時に登録する, 체크인 시 등록, चेक-इन पर रजिस्टर करें, εγγραφείτε κατά το check-in, zaregistrovat se při přihlášení, înregistrați-vă la check-in, registreren bij het inchecken, registrera dig vid incheckningen, להירשם בעת הצ'ק-אין, რეგისტრაცია რეგისტრაციისას
To register your arrival at a hotel.
“We can check in after three o'clock.”
check out /tʃek aʊt/
виписуватись з готелю, wymeldować się z hotelu, Check-out aus dem Hotel, salida del hotel, départ de l'hôtel, check-out dall'hotel, check-out do hotel, otelden çıkış yap, تسجيل الخروج من الفندق, 退房, ホテルをチェックアウトする, 호텔에서 체크아웃하세요, होटल से चेक आउट करें, αναχώρηση από το ξενοδοχείο, odhlásit se z hotelu, check out din hotel, uitchecken bij het hotel, checka ut från hotellet, צ'ק אאוט מהמלון, გასვლა სასტუმროდან
To finish your stay and leave a hotel.
“We must check out before eleven tomorrow.”
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Choose the word: The place where arriving guests are welcomed.
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Correct answer: reception
reception: The place where arriving guests are welcomed. Example: Ask for your key at reception.
Choose the word: An arrangement to keep a room available for you.
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Correct answer: reservation
reservation: An arrangement to keep a room available for you. Example: I have a reservation for two nights.
Choose the word: A hotel room intended for one guest.
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Correct answer: single room
single room: A hotel room intended for one guest. Example: I am travelling alone and need a single room.
Choose the word: To register your arrival at a hotel.
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Correct answer: check in
check in: To register your arrival at a hotel. Example: We can check in after three o'clock.
Choose the word: To finish your stay and leave a hotel.
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Correct answer: check out
check out: To finish your stay and leave a hotel. Example: We must check out before eleven tomorrow.
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reception: The place where arriving guests are welcomed. Example: Ask for your key at reception.
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reservation: An arrangement to keep a room available for you. Example: I have a reservation for two nights.
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single room: A hotel room intended for one guest. Example: I am travelling alone and need a single room.
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check in: To register your arrival at a hotel. Example: We can check in after three o'clock.
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check out: To finish your stay and leave a hotel. Example: We must check out before eleven tomorrow.
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reception: The place where arriving guests are welcomed. Example: Ask for your key at reception.
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Correct answer: reservation
reservation: An arrangement to keep a room available for you. Example: I have a reservation for two nights.
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Correct answer: single room
single room: A hotel room intended for one guest. Example: I am travelling alone and need a single room.
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Correct answer: check in
check in: To register your arrival at a hotel. Example: We can check in after three o'clock.
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Correct answer: check out
check out: To finish your stay and leave a hotel. Example: We must check out before eleven tomorrow.
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