German word

Eintritt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁɪt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounadmission

Example

Der Eintritt kostet fünf Euro.

Admission costs five euros.

Illustration for Eintritt (admission)

More examples

Der Eintritt ist nur mit Reservierung möglich.

Admission is possible only with a reservation.

Core concept

A step carries someone from outside to inside a room, event, or new setting, while the same entry can involve a charge.

Common phrases

  • Eintritt nur mit Reservierung

    admission only with a reservation

  • freier Eintritt

    free admission

Similar words

Eingang: The physical entrance or doorway of a building or room.
Einlass: The act of allowing someone into a building, room, or event.
Eintrittskarte: A ticket that grants entry to an event or venue.
Eintrittspreis: The fee required to enter an event or venue.

Definition in German

Das Hineingehen in einen Raum, ein Gebäude oder zu einer Veranstaltung; auch die dafür verlangte Gebühr.

Word origin

Eintritt is formed from the prefix ein- ('in') and Tritt ('step'), a noun related to treten ('to step'), with meanings extending from entry to admission fees.

Usage tips

  • Eingang means an entrance or doorway, whereas Eintritt refers to entering, admission, or the charge for admission.

Other meanings

  • admission feenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Eintrittsgebühradmission feenoun
  • Eintrittsberechtigungadmission eligibilitynoun

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