De ingang
Example: De ingang van het gebouw is aan de rechterkant.
Definition
"De ingang" refers to the entrance or entry point of a building or place, where people can go in or access the interior. For example, in the phrase 'De ingang van het gebouw is aan de rechterkant,' it means the entrance of the building is on the right side.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ingang" comes from the verb 'ingaan,' meaning 'to go in,' combined with the suffix '-gang,' which relates to a passage or way. So, "de ingang" literally means 'the way in' or 'entrance.' Did you know that this word captures the idea of a path leading inside, making it very descriptive?
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"De ingang" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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