der Eingang
entrance
An area through which one can enter a building, room, or site.
EXAMPLE
Der Eingang des Museums befindet sich auf der rechten Seite.
The entrance to the museum is on the right-hand side.
der Eingang
entrance / receipt
der Eingang, die Eingänge
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Meanings
der Eingang
receipt
The arrival or receipt of something, especially mail, payments, messages, or data.
EXAMPLE
Wir bestätigen den Eingang Ihrer Bewerbung per E-Mail.
We will confirm receipt of your application by email.
der Eingang
opening
The beginning or start of a work, for example a text, a piece of music, or a speech.
EXAMPLE
Schon der Eingang des Romans fesselte die Leser.
Even the opening of the novel captivated the readers.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Eingang, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eingänge |
| genitive | des Einganges |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Eingang | die Eingänge |
| accusative | den Eingang | die Eingänge |
| dative | dem Eingang | den Eingängen |
| genitive | des Einganges des Eingangs | der Eingänge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Eingang' (entrance / receipt) is made up of the prefix 'ein-' and the noun 'Gang' (from 'gehen' (to go)). So it literally describes a 'way in' to a building or area.
EXAMPLE
Bitte benutzen Sie den Eingang auf der Rückseite des Gebäudes.
Please use the entrance at the back of the building.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Eingang' (entrance / receipt) from the context. If it is about a place (house, museum), it means access or entrance. If it is about mail or data (letter, email, payment), it means arrival or receipt. With works (book, music), it means the beginning.
EXAMPLE
Der Eingang zum Park ist bis 20 Uhr geöffnet.
The entrance to the park is open until 8 p.m.
Wir warten auf den Eingang der bestellten Teile.
We are waiting for receipt of the ordered parts.
Der Eingang des Liedes ist sehr ruhig und melodisch.
The opening of the song is very calm and melodic.
Place and direction
To describe a location, use 'am Eingang' (at the entrance). To express movement toward it, say 'zum Eingang' (to the entrance).
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns in zehn Minuten am Haupteingang.
We'll meet in ten minutes at the main entrance.
Folgen Sie den Schildern zum Eingang.
Follow the signs to the entrance.
Register
In the meaning 'Eintreffen' (arrival/receipt), 'Eingang' (receipt) is used mainly in formal written language, in the office, or in business correspondence.
EXAMPLE
Nach Eingang der Zahlung versenden wir die Ware umgehend.
After receipt of payment, we will ship the goods immediately.
Der Eingang Ihrer Unterlagen wird nicht gesondert bestätigt.
Receipt of your documents will not be confirmed separately.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'den Eingang bestätigen' (to confirm receipt), 'nach Eingang' (after receipt), and 'bei Eingang' (upon receipt). A very common compound is 'der Posteingang' (inbox).
EXAMPLE
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang dieser E-Mail kurz.
Please briefly confirm receipt of this email.
Compare with
Eingang vs Anfang
beginning
Anfang and Eingang can both refer to the first part of a speech or text. Anfang is neutral and generally understandable in this use. Eingang sounds literary or technical and is more suitable when the opening part of a work is deliberately emphasized.
Eingang
Der kunstvolle Eingang der Rede greift ein bekanntes Zitat auf.
The speech's artful opening refers to a well-known quotation.
Anfang
Der Anfang der Rede greift ein bekanntes Zitat auf.
The beginning of the speech refers to a well-known quotation.
In real life
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