der Eingang, ¨-e
entrance
Eine Stelle, durch die man in ein Gebäude oder einen Raum hineingehen kann.
The German word "Eingang" is a noun meaning "entrance" or "entry". It is made of two words:
- Ein (in, into)
- Gang (way, passage)
So, literally, it means "way in" or "entryway".
Similar words:
- Eingangstür (entrance door)
- Zugang (access, approach)
- Eintritt (admission, entry)
Difference:
- Eingang emphasizes the physical place or point where you enter.
- Zugang often refers more broadly to access or permission to enter.
- Eintritt usually refers to the act or permission of entering, e.g., admission.
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Examples
Der Eingang befindet sich auf der anderen Seite des Gebäudes.noun
The entrance is on the other side of the building.
Am Eingang stehen viele Menschen.noun
Many people are standing at the entrance.
Am Eingang steht ein Sicherheitsbeamter.noun
At the entrance stands a security guard.
Am Eingang stehen zwei Wachen.noun
At the entrance, two guards are standing.
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