die Lobby
lobby
The large entrance hall in a hotel, theater, or another public building.
EXAMPLE
Wir können uns um acht Uhr in der Lobby des Kinos treffen.
We can meet at eight o'clock in the lobby of the movie theater.
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Meanings
die Lobby
lobby
An interest group that tries to influence political decisions in favor of its specific goals by contacting politicians and decision-makers.
EXAMPLE
Die Agrar-Lobby setzt sich für höhere Subventionen für Landwirte ein.
The agricultural lobby advocates for higher subsidies for farmers.
Usage tips
Two clear contexts
The meaning of 'Lobby' (lobby) is almost always clear from context. If people are talking about a building (hotel, theater), it means the entrance hall. In a political or economic context, it means an interest group.
EXAMPLE
Warten Sie bitte einen Moment in der Lobby, der Manager kommt gleich.
Please wait a moment in the lobby; the manager will be here shortly.
Correct preposition
When you are in the entrance hall or are going there, the preposition 'in' is used. Being there is expressed with the dative ('in der Lobby' — in the lobby), movement toward it with the accusative ('in die Lobby' — into the lobby).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe eine Stunde in der Lobby auf dich gewartet.
I waited for you in the lobby for an hour.
Typical compounds
In the political sense, 'Lobby' (lobby) is often used as the second part of a compound to name the respective interest group. Examples are 'Agrar-Lobby' (agricultural lobby), 'Pharma-Lobby' (pharmaceutical lobby), or 'Auto-Lobby' (auto lobby).
EXAMPLE
Die Auto-Lobby hat großen Einfluss auf die Verkehrspolitik.
The auto lobby has a major influence on transport policy.
Typical verbs
When referring to interest groups, 'Lobby' (lobby) is often combined with verbs such as 'Einfluss nehmen/ausüben' (to exert influence), 'Interessen vertreten' (to represent interests), or 'Druck machen' (to apply pressure).
EXAMPLE
Die Organisation versucht, als Lobby auf die Regierung Einfluss zu nehmen.
The organization is trying to exert influence on the government as a lobby.
Compare with
Lobby vs Halle
hall
Halle and Lobby can both refer to the entrance area of a hotel. Lobby is the usual term for the reception and waiting area, whereas Halle places more emphasis on the space's size or shape. Lobby fits the function as an arrival area, while Halle can also be used for a particularly large entrance.
Lobby
In der Lobby des Hotels warteten die Gäste auf ihre Zimmer.
The guests waited for their rooms in the hotel lobby.
Halle
Die helle Halle des Hotels war so groß, dass dort viele Gäste warten konnten.
The hotel's bright entrance hall was so large that many guests could wait there.
In real life
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