Translation of German word "Eingang" to English
derEingang
/ˈaɪŋaŋ/
Meaning
NounThe action of entering, or going in.
How to use
The masculine noun Eingang ('entrance / entry / input') is a compound derived from gehen (to go) with the prefix ein- (in). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Eingänge (die Eingänge). It is the antonym of Ausgang.
🇬🇧 English
entrance
Example
Der Eingang ist der Teil des Hauses, wo man eintreten und gehen kann.
The entrance is the part of the house, where you can enter and leave.
Ich gehe durch den Eingang.
I go through the entrance.
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Common phrases
- Haupteingang— main entrance (related compound)
- am Eingang— at the entrance (dative location)
- Eingang verboten— no entry / entry forbidden
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What is the definition of the German word "der Eingang"?▼
The German word "der Eingang" is defined as: "The action of entering, or going in."
What does the German word "der Eingang" mean?▼
The German word "der Eingang" means "entrance" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Eingang ist ein wichtiger Teil des Gebäudes." (which translates as "The entrance is the part of the house, where you can enter and leave.").
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