der Durchgang, ¨-e
passage
Ein Weg oder eine Öffnung, durch die man von einem Ort zu einem anderen kommen kann.
The German word "Durchgang" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Durch: through
- Gang: walk, passage, or corridor
Meaning:
"Durchgang" means a passageway, corridor, or the act of passing through. It can refer to a physical passage or a brief visit/passage through a place (e.g., a layover).
Similar words:
- Gang (corridor, aisle)
- Passage (passage)
- Durchreise (transit, passing through)
Differences:
- "Gang" often refers to any hallway or corridor inside buildings.
- "Durchgang" places emphasis on the passage through or an adjacent corridor connecting spaces.
- "Durchreise" emphasizes a temporary transitory movement, especially in travel contexts.
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Examples
Ein breiter Durchgang führt in den Garten.noun
A wide passage leads into the garden.
Menschen gehen durch den engen Durchgang.noun
People walk through the narrow passage.
Der Durchgang bleibt für Fahrzeuge gesperrt.noun
The passage remains closed for vehicles.
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