das Portal
Translation
portal, gateway, main entrance
Examples
Das große Portal der Kathedrale ist beeindruckend.
The large portal of the cathedral is impressive.
Ich nutze dieses Portal für meine Jobsuche.
I use this portal for my job search.
Grammar Patterns
to go through a portal durch ein Portal gehen We went through the old portal.
to use a portal ein Portal nutzen I use this portal for my job search.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tor (gate), Eingang (entrance), Pforte (gate)
Etymology
From Latin 'porta' meaning 'gate' or 'door'. The '-al' suffix is common for nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'portal' in a sci-fi movie or a web 'portal' like Yahoo. It's a gateway to another place or information. The word is very similar in English.