German word

Türe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtyːʁə/

Meaning

  • feminine noundoor

Example

Die Türe ist offen.

The door is open.

Illustration for Türe (door)

More examples

Er schloss die Türe ab und nahm den Schlüssel mit.

He locked the door and took the key with him.

Core concept

A framed barrier separates two spaces until a handle, latch, or key moves it aside for passage.

Common phrases

  • an die Türe klopfen

    knock on the door

  • die Türe öffnen

    open the door

  • die Türe abschließen

    lock the door

Similar words

Tür: The usual neutral term for a door in a room or building.
Ausgang: An exit or passage used to leave a building or facility.
Tor: A large gate at the entrance to an enclosed site or property.
Haustür: The door at a home's entrance, connecting the outside with the interior.

Definition in German

Türe, die, mundsprachliche bzw. regionale Bezeichnung für Tür; bewegliche Platte oder Rahmen zum Verschließen einer Türöffnung

Word origin

Türe is an inherited Germanic word that developed through Middle High German türe alongside the related form Tür.

Usage tips

  • Türe is common in colloquial and regional usage, while Tür is the usual neutral standard form.

Related words

  • Türschlossdoor locknoun
  • Türklinkedoor handlenoun
  • Türschwelledoor thresholdnoun

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