Eingangsbereich

/ˈaɪ̯nɡaŋsbəˌʁaɪ̯ç/
entrance area

Bitte stellen Sie Ihre Taschen im Eingangsbereich ab.

Please place your bags in the entrance area.


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The area at the entrance of a building, often used for receiving visitors or storing outerwear.

Der Eingangsbereich des Hotels war modern und einladend gestaltet.

The entrance area of the hotel was designed in a modern and inviting style.

Im Eingangsbereich hängt ein großer Spiegel.

There is a large mirror in the entrance area.

Commonly used in residential and commercial buildings. In public buildings, it may also refer to a lobby or foyer.

Collocations

Eingangsbereich des Hausesentrance area of the houseöffentlicher Eingangsbereichpublic entrance areaEingangsbereich beleuchtento illuminate the entrance area

Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Avoid using 'Eingangsbereich' to describe a doorway or threshold itself—it refers to the broader area, not the exact point of entry.

Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

Use 'Eingangsbereich' for indoor spaces. For outdoor entrance areas (e.g., a courtyard), use 'Eingangsbereich' only if it’s a covered or semi-covered space; otherwise, 'Eingang' or 'Zugang' may be more appropriate.

Word Origin

Compound of 'Eingang' (entrance) and 'Bereich' (area/region), first attested in the early 20th century.

Usage Notes

The term is widely understood in German-speaking countries and is used in both formal and informal contexts. In architecture, it may refer to a specific designated space, while in everyday language, it can also describe a general area near the entrance.

Word Breakdown

Eingang
entrance
noun
+
s
genitive/plural marker
suffix
+
Bereich
area/region
noun
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