das Eintreten
entry
Going into a room or entering a place.
EXAMPLE
Das Eintreten in den Saal ist nach Beginn der Veranstaltung nicht mehr gestattet.
Entry into the hall is no longer permitted after the event has begun.
das Eintreten
entry / occurrence / advocacy
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Meanings
das Eintreten
occurrence
The happening or realization of an event or state.
EXAMPLE
Das Eintreten des erwarteten Erfolgs ließ lange auf sich warten.
The occurrence of the anticipated success took a long time.
das Eintreten für
advocacy
Taking a firm stand for a person, cause, or goal.
EXAMPLE
Ihr Eintreten für soziale Gerechtigkeit beeindruckte viele Menschen.
Her advocacy of social justice impressed many people.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Eintretens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Eintreten | – |
| accusative | das Eintreten | – |
| dative | dem Eintreten | – |
| genitive | des Eintretens | – |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Eintreten' (entry / occurrence / advocacy) is the nominalized form of the verb 'eintreten' (to enter / to occur / to stand up for) and is therefore capitalized. In the meaning of going inside, the combination of 'ein' (in) and 'treten' (to step) can be understood as movement inward.
EXAMPLE
Beim Eintreten ins Zimmer blieb sie plötzlich stehen.
When she entered the room, she suddenly stopped.
Preposition with Eintreten
For the meaning of going inside, 'Eintreten in' (entering) is often used with the accusative. The preposition describes the destination of the movement.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Eintreten in den Prüfungsraum mussten alle ihre Handys abgeben.
Before entering the examination room, everyone had to hand in their phones.
Genitive construction
When 'Eintreten' (occurrence) refers to the realization of an event or state, it is often followed by a genitive phrase naming that event or state. Typical collocations include 'das Eintreten einer Krise' (the onset of a crisis) and 'das Eintreten einer Veränderung' (the occurrence of a change).
EXAMPLE
Das Eintreten einer unerwarteten Verzögerung brachte den ganzen Zeitplan durcheinander.
The occurrence of an unexpected delay threw the entire schedule into disarray.
Advocacy for
In the meaning of taking a firm stand, 'Eintreten' (advocacy) is used with 'für' (for) and the accusative. The following phrase often refers to a person, group, right, or goal.
EXAMPLE
Sein Eintreten für faire Arbeitsbedingungen fand große Unterstützung.
His advocacy of fair working conditions received widespread support.
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