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"Guest" in German: Gast
der Gast
Guest in German is der Gast. Plural is die Gäste with an umlaut. Say Wir haben Gäste or Ich bin zu Gast bei Freunden.
Home visit
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How to pronounce Gast
Say it
GAHST
/ɡast/
GAHST. Short a, crisp st.
"Guest" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Gast | guest Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| die Gäste | guests Plural with ä. | Plural with ä. |
| zu Gast sein | to be a guest Visiting someone. | Visiting someone. |
| Gastgeber | host The person hosting. | The person hosting. |
How to use Gast in real life
- 1Home visit
Unser Gast kommt um sieben.
Our guest is coming at seven.
Unser Gast.
- 2Party prep
Wie viele Gäste kommen?
How many guests are coming?
Gäste plural.
- 3Hotel
Der Gast braucht noch Handtücher.
The guest still needs towels.
Hotel desk talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gast
Incorrect: die Gaste
Correct: die Gäste
Plural needs the umlaut: Gäste.
Incorrect: die Gast
Correct: der Gast
Singular is masculine: der Gast.
Good to know
Being a Gast often means bringing a small gift like wine or flowers. Zu Gast sein feels warmer than just visiting.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hosting dinner
ChatPal
Ist der Gast schon da?
Is the guest here already?
You
Noch nicht. Der Gast schreibt gerade.
Not yet. The guest is writing right now.
ChatPal
Gut. Ich decke den Tisch.
Good. I'll set the table.
You
Danke. Die Gäste mögen Pasta.
Thanks. The guests like pasta.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Guest" in German
How do you say guest?
Der Gast.
Plural?
Die Gäste.
To be a guest?
Zu Gast sein.
Host?
Der Gastgeber / die Gastgeberin.
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