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bouncer
A person who checks admission at the entrance to a club, bar, or event and ensures security.
Der Türsteher hat uns nicht in den Club gelassen, weil wir zu jung aussahen.
The bouncer didn't let us into the club because we looked too young.
'Türsteher' (bouncer) is a compound word made from 'die Tür' (the door) and 'der Steher' (a person who stands). So it literally describes a person who stands at the door to check people.
Der Türsteher prüft die Ausweise der Gäste.
The bouncer checks the guests' IDs.
Typical verbs that describe the function of a bouncer are 'reinlassen' (to let in), 'abweisen' (to turn away), or 'kontrollieren' (to check). A common phrase is also 'am Türsteher vorbeikommen' (to get past the bouncer).
Der Türsteher hat uns freundlich reingelassen.
The bouncer let us in in a friendly way.
'Türsteher' (bouncer) is the most common everyday word for this person. It is used both in spoken language and in newspaper articles or books.
Er arbeitet am Wochenende als Türsteher in einem bekannten Club.
He works as a bouncer at a well-known club on weekends.
folder / binder / steward
'der Ordner' and 'der Türsteher' can both refer to people who ensure safety and order at an event. The difference lies in the place and the task. An 'Ordner' often works at concerts, sports events, or demonstrations and generally looks after order, routes, and safety. A 'Türsteher' stands especially at the entrance, for example outside a club or bar, and often decides who is allowed in. Learners may confuse the words because both can check or control things. If it is about the entrance, 'Türsteher' is more precise. If it is about order on the premises, 'Ordner' fits better.
Der Türsteher ließ uns erst hinein, als wir unsere Ausweise gezeigt hatten.
The bouncer only let us in after we had shown our IDs.
Beim Fußballspiel zeigten die Ordner den Besuchern den richtigen Ausgang.
At the football match, the stewards showed visitors the correct exit.