Das Tor
Example: Das Tor zum Garten ist heute offen geblieben.
Definition
"Das Tor" is a German noun meaning 'gate' or 'large door', typically referring to an entrance or exit to a garden, building, or enclosed area. It denotes a structure that controls access or passage, as in 'Das Tor zum Garten ist heute offen geblieben' (The gate to the garden remained open today).
Etymology
The word "das Tor" originates from Old High German 'toro', which meant a gate or doorway. This term traces back to Proto-Germanic roots related to opening or crossing points. Did you know? Despite similarity, "Tor" can also mean 'fool' in German, but these are unrelated in origin.
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"Das Tor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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