Eintrag
/ˈaɪ̯ntʁaːk/
The German word for entry is Eintrag.
The term Eintrag is used for written entries in dictionaries, journals, ledgers or databases.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of ein- (in/into) and Trag (from tragen, to carry/bear), literally meaning a carrying-in.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Eintrag. The genitive singular form of Eintrag is Eintrags. The plural of Eintrag is Einträge.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɪ̯ntʁaːk/
Did you know?
- While Eintrag describes a record in a book, the word for a physical entry point into a building is Eingang. Using Eintrag to describe a door or gate would be a confusing mistake to a native speaker.
- In legal contexts, the phrase im Handelsregister eingetragen refers to a company's official 'entry' in the commercial register. Being eingetragen is a formal status that grants a business specific legal rights and obligations in Germany.
- While an Eintrag is a noun, the related verb eintragen is used heavily in bureaucracy to mean 'to register' or 'to enroll' in an official capacity.
Examples in context
- Im Rückblick war es ein Fehler, diesen Eintrag in das Wörterbuch aufzunehmen.In retrospect, inclusion of that entry in the dictionary was a mistake.This sentence shows how to describe the inclusion of an Eintrag in a dictionary.Tatoeba #12890125 by Waldelfe, translation #8657763 by AlanF_US
- Neapel heißt die nächste Stadt, über die es einen Eintrag in seinem Reisetagebuch gibt.Naples is the next city about which there's an entry in his travel journal.This sentence demonstrates the use of Eintrag regarding a travel journal.Tatoeba #957550 by Sudajaengi, translation #11169242 by sundown
- Eine EintrittskarteAn entry ticket
- Der Eintritt in den VereinThe entry into the association
- Der Eintritt ist kostenpflichtigThe entry is subject to a fee
- Wie viel kostet der Eintritt?How much does the entry cost?
- Gibt es freien Eintritt?Is there free entry?
- Der Zutritt ist nur für MitgliederEntry is only for members
- Jeder hat freien ZutrittEveryone has free entry
- Zutritt verbotenEntry prohibited
- Der Zutritt ist freiEntry is free
- Jeder hat hier freien ZutrittEveryone has free entry here
- Kein ZutrittNo entry
- Dieser Eintrag im Blog ist sehr informativ.This entry in the blog is very informative.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are looking at a digital diary on a laptop.
- HannahHast du den neuesten Eintrag gelesen?Did you read the latest entry?
- JulianNein, ich habe ihn noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen it yet.
- HannahJulian, er ist wirklich sehr kurz.Julian, it is really very short.
- JulianDas klingt aber interessant.That sounds interesting, though.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Eintrag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
