How do you use "welcome" in a sentence?

Welcome to London! I hope you enjoy your stay. You're welcome—it was no trouble at all. The news was a welcome surprise.

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Q: What does "welcome" mean?

To greet warmly; gladly received; a greeting upon arrival The word 'welcome' is used to greet someone arriving, or to describe something gladly received. As a verb, it means to greet someone warmly. 'You're welcome' is the standard response to 'thank you.' 'Welcome to' introduces a place or group. 'A warm welcome' describes a friendly reception.

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Meaning: To greet warmly; gladly received; a greeting upon arrival

欢迎，受欢迎的，不客气

bienvenida, dar la bienvenida

ようこそ、歓迎する、どういたしまして

환영하다, 어서 오세요, 천만에요

The word 'welcome' is used to greet someone arriving, or to describe something gladly received. As a verb, it means to greet someone warmly. 'You're welcome' is the standard response to 'thank you.' 'Welcome to' introduces a place or group. 'A warm welcome' describes a friendly reception.

「welcome」用于迎接到达的人，或描述受到欢迎的事物。作为动词，它意味着热情地迎接某人。「You're welcome」是对「thank you」的标准回应。「welcome to」介绍一个地方或团体。「a warm welcome」描述友好的接待。

La palabra «welcome» se usa para saludar a alguien que llega, o para describir algo que se recibe con agrado. Como verbo, significa saludar a alguien calurosamente. «You're welcome» es la respuesta estándar a «thank you». «Welcome to» introduce un lugar o grupo. «A warm welcome» describe una recepción amistosa.

「welcome」は到着する人を迎える際に使われる、または喜んで受け入れられるものを表します。動詞として、誰かを温かく迎えることを意味します。「You're welcome」は「thank you」への標準的な返答です。「welcome to」は場所やグループを紹介します。「a warm welcome」は友好的な歓迎を表します。

'welcome'이라는 단어는 도착하는 사람에게 인사할 때 사용하거나, 기꺼이 받아들여지는 것을 나타냅니다. 동사로는 누군가를 따뜻하게 맞이하는 것을 의미합니다. 'You're welcome'은 '감사합니다'에 대한 표준 응답입니다. 'Welcome to'는 장소나 그룹을 소개합니다. 'A warm welcome'은 따뜻한 환대를 뜻합니다.

Examples

Welcome to London! I hope you enjoy your stay.
欢迎来到伦敦！希望您旅途愉快。
¡Bienvenido a Londres! Espero que disfrutes de tu estancia.
ロンドンへようこそ！滞在を楽しんでください。
런던에 오신 것을 환영합니다! 즐거운 시간 보내세요.
You're welcome—it was no trouble at all.
不客气——这根本不费事。
De nada, no fue ninguna molestia.
どういたしまして—全然手間じゃなかったですよ。
천만에요—전혀 수고스럽지 않았어요.
The news was a welcome surprise.
这个消息是一个令人欣慰的惊喜。
La noticia fue una grata sorpresa.
そのニュースは嬉しい驚きでした。
그 소식은 반가운 놀라움이었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'wilcuma' meaning 'a desirable guest', from 'willa' (pleasure, desire) + 'cuma' (comer, guest). Later altered to 'welcome' by association with 'well'. The greeting literally meant 'a wished-for arrival'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal