der Zugriff, -e
access
Die Möglichkeit, etwas zu benutzen, zu öffnen oder zu erreichen.
The German word "Zugriff" is a noun that means "access" or "retrieval". It is formed from the verb "zugreifen", which means "to access" or "to grab". "Zugriff" refers to the ability to access data, resources, or information—often used in the context of technology, computing, or general resource access. Similar words in German include "Zugang" (entry or access), "Erlaubnis" (permission), and "Einblick" (insight).
The difference primarily lies in the context: "Zugriff" typically emphasizes the action of accessing something specific, while "Zugang" can relate more broadly to entry or permission to access.
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Examples
Du hast keinen Zugriff auf diese Datei.noun
You have no access to this file.
Der Zugriff wurde erfolgreich gewährt.noun
Access was successfully granted.
Er hat keinen Zugriff auf den Computer des Büros.noun
He has no access to the office computer.
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