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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
Antonyms
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
nouns
genitive/plural marker
suffixBereich
area/region
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch