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How do you say "entrance" in German?
der Eingang
In German, "entrance" is der Eingang.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'EYE-ngahng', stress on the first syllable, with 'ei' as a long 'eye' sound.
Grammar notes
der Eingang is masculine. Plural: der Eingänge.
Example sentence
Wir trafen uns am Haupteingang.
We met at the main entrance.
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How to remember der Eingang
Eingang is ein (in) plus Gang (walk or passage) - the 'way in' is a very literal picture of an entrance.
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Questions about der Eingang
How do you say "entrance" in German?
In German, "entrance" is der Eingang. It is a noun.
Is der Eingang masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Eingang is masculine. Plural: der Eingänge.
How is der Eingang used in a sentence?
Use der Eingang as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wir trafen uns am Haupteingang. (We met at the main entrance.).
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