No. 447 in Afrikaans

verwelkom

To welcome.

In a sentence

Ek verwelkom julle na ons nuwe huis.
I welcome you to our new house.
The word 'verwelkom' in this sentence is used in the context of greeting someone warmly or formally to a place, indicating hospitality or cordial reception.
Die stad verwelkom toeriste met oop arms.
The city welcomes tourists with open arms.
Here, 'verwelkom' is employed metaphorically to express the city's attitude or stance towards visitors, symbolizing friendliness or acceptance.
Ons sal almal verwelkom by die fees.
We will welcome everyone at the festival.
In this instance, 'verwelkom' is used to specify the inclusive and accepting nature of the event, emphasizing the act of reception to a celebration or gathering.

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