This is the 13387th most frequent German word.
begrüßten
"Begrüßten" is the past tense of "begrüßen," meaning "greeted" in English.
The word 'begrüßten' here is used in the context of welcoming or acknowledging someone.
Die Gäste begrüßten den Gastgeber herzlich.
The guests warmly greeted the host.
The word 'begrüßten' is used metaphorically to express approval or acceptance.
Die Politiker begrüßten den neuen Vorschlag.
The politicians welcomed the new proposal.
Here, 'begrüßten' is used in the sense of extending a greeting upon meeting.