Welcome in Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɛɫkəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
WEL-kuhm IN
wˈɛlkʌm/ /ˈɪn
WEL-kuhm IN
Definition
Used to invite or greet someone as they enter a place, such as a home, office, or shop. It can also express hospitality and friendliness to newcomers.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and friendly; common when greeting guests or customers at the door. Often paired with gestures (opening the door, stepping aside). Sometimes used figuratively for joining groups. Not common in very formal writing.
Spanish: bienvenido(a) - pasar adelantePortuguese (BR): bem-vindo(a) - entrarPortuguese (PT): bem-vindo(a) - entrarChinese (Simplified): 欢迎进来Chinese (Traditional): 歡迎進來Hindi: अंदर स्वागत है - आइए अंदरArabic: أهلاً وسهلاً - تفضل بالدخولBengali: স্বাগত জানান - আহ্বান জানানRussian: приглашать войти - встречатьJapanese: 迎え入れる - 歓迎するVietnamese: chào đón - mời vàoKorean: 맞이하다 - 환영하다Turkish: içeri davet etmek - hoş karşılamakUrdu: خوش آمدید کہنا - اندر بلاناIndonesian: menyambut masuk - mengundang masuk
Example Sentences
Please welcome in our new manager.
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When you arrive, just knock and I'll welcome you in.
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The teacher smiled and said, 'Welcome in!'
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You're early—come on, let me welcome you in before everyone else gets here.
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We always welcome in new neighbors with cookies.
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The shop owner likes to welcome in everyone who walks through the door.
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