Tür
/tyːr/feminine
The German word for door is Tür. It is also spelled Türe. Wiktionary also lists Tüür.
Meaning: portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tür | /tyːr/ | feminine |
| Türe | /ˈtyːʁə/ | feminine, alternative form |
| Tüür | Alemannic German, feminine |
The word refers to a portal of entry into a building, a room or a vehicle. It is a standard term used across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Which one should you use?
Tür is the standard form. Türe is a common regional or colloquial variation. Tüür is a specific dialectal form used in Alemannic-German. Additionally, Türchen is a diminutive form used in some dialects to refer to smaller or narrower doors.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tüür is used in Alemannic German dialects, which are spoken in parts of Southern Germany and Switzerland. In many parts of Germany, the variation Türe is also common.
How does it change in a sentence?
Tür is a feminine noun. Because of this, it takes the feminine definite article die (e.g., die Tür).
How do you pronounce it?
/tyːr/
Did you know?
- The expression jemandem die Tür vor der Nase zuschlagen (to slam the door in someone's nose) is the standard German way to say 'slam the door in someone's face'.
- In some traditional German households, a Türangel (door hinge) was historically viewed as a spot where spirits could linger, leading to specific folk beliefs about house entry.
- The phrase vor der Tür stehen (to stand before the door) can be used as an idiom meaning that something is imminent or about to happen.
Examples in context
- Die Tür war zu.The door was closed.This sentence shows how to describe the state of the Tür.Tatoeba #1513768 by Manfredo, translation #2377197 by megamanenm
- War die Tür zu?Was the door closed?This sentence is a question about whether the Tür was closed.Tatoeba #2785482 by brauchinet, translation #2647366 by CK
- Mach die Tür zu.Shut the door.This sentence is an imperative command to close the Tür.Tatoeba #541133 by kroko, translation #38992 by CK
- Bitte schließen Sie die TürPlease close the door
- Der Schlüssel steckt von außen in der TürThe key is in the door from the outside
- Klopfen Sie bitte an der EingangstürPlease knock on the entrance door
- Komm bitte rein, die Tür ist offenPlease come in, the door is open
- Hinter dem Türchen findest du eine ÜberraschungBehind the small door, you'll find a surprise
- 1777 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are arriving at a house.
- LukasWo ist die Tür?Where is the door?
- HannahDie Tür ist dort hinten.The door is back there.
- LukasIst die Tür schon offen?Is the door already open?
- HannahJa, geh einfach durch die Tür.Yes, just go through the door.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “door” translations and entries Tür, Türe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
