der Zugang

Plural: die Zugänge
Based on: Gang, zu, zugehen
Goethe B1 Noun #551 Noun
1.

the access

(Usually used in the sense of permissions, but also works in other contexts and can even be used for an actual entrance.)
Examples
  • Er bekommt Zugang zu der Datenbank.
  • He gets access to the database.

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German gehen does have its own past form, but according to German etymologist, the cluster of gehen is actually a combination of two families – one being the one of to go and the other being that of the word of English gang, which ironically was originally about making steps.

Wow cool fact, be it nerd science or not… ; )

How many meanings does the German word 'Zugang' have?

Zugang has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the access .

What is the gender of 'Zugang'?

der

What is the plural of 'Zugang'?

die Zugänge

What is 'Zugang' related to?

The word 'Zugang' is related to Gang, zu and zugehen.

Where can I learn more about 'Zugang'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.