The idea
In this set, “die Gegensprechanlage” (intercom), “der Türöffner” (door release), “die Zugangskarte” (access card), “das Klingelschild” (doorbell label), “die Eingangshalle” (entrance hall), “der Empfang” (reception) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Gegensprechanlage | die Gegensprechanlagen | intercom |
| der Türöffner | die Türöffner | door release |
| die Zugangskarte | die Zugangskarten | access card |
| das Klingelschild | die Klingelschilder | doorbell label |
| die Eingangshalle | die Eingangshallen | entrance hall |
| der Empfang | die Empfänge | reception |
Examples
- Die Gegensprechanlage überträgt die Stimme sehr leise.The intercom transmits the voice very quietly.
- Der Türöffner wurde gerade hörbar betätigt.The door release was just audibly activated.
- Die Zugangskarte gehört zur angemeldeten Besuchergruppe.The access card belongs to the registered visitor group.
- Auf dem Klingelschild fehlt noch der neue Name.The new name is still missing from the doorbell label.
- In der Eingangshalle warten bereits zwei Personen.Two people are already waiting in the entrance hall.
- Der Empfang befindet sich links hinter der Glastür.Reception is on the left behind the glass door.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Gegensprechanlage” and “der Türöffner” as interchangeable labels: here they mean intercom and door release. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „intercom“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Gegensprechanlage
die Gegensprechanlage means intercom in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Türöffner“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Türöffner
die Türöffner. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: Two people are already waiting in the entrance hall.
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In der Eingangshalle warten bereits zwei Personen.
In der Eingangshalle warten bereits zwei Personen. — Two people are already waiting in the entrance hall. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „intercom“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Türöffner“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: Two people are already waiting in the entrance hall.
In der Eingangshalle warten bereits zwei Personen.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with building entry and access in three German sentences, using “die Gegensprechanlage”, “der Türöffner” and “die Zugangskarte” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Gegensprechanlagen”).