der Durchgang
Translation
passage, thoroughfare, round, transit
Examples
Dieser Durchgang ist sehr eng.
This passage is very narrow.
Der Durchgang zum Garten ist gesperrt.
The passage to the garden is blocked.
Er hat den ersten Durchgang gewonnen.
He won the first round.
Grammar Patterns
der Durchgang (passage) The passage is closed to the public.
der Durchgang (round/heat) She won the first round of the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passage, corridor; round
Etymology
Composed of 'durch' (through) and 'Gang' (walk, passage).
Memory Tips
Think of 'going through' ('durch' + 'gehen') a 'passage' ('Gang').