vastaanotto

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • reception act of receiving
  • reception ability to receive signals
  • reception social engagement
  • reception reaction
  • reception, front desk front desk in a hotel, office etc.
  • soirée formal evening party, which is not a seated dinner, but usually a buffet is served
  • welcome act of greeting someone's arrival
  • acceptance act of receiving and accepting
  • receipt act of receiving
  • consultation or appointment with a professional person

Etymology

Compound from Finnish vastaan (against) + Finnish otto (taking, intake).

Origin

Finnish

otto

Gloss

taking, intake

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