die Lobby
Translation
lobby, foyer, interest group, pressure group
Examples
Wir treffen uns in der Lobby des Hotels.
Let's meet in the hotel lobby.
Die Pharma-Lobby hat großen Einfluss.
The pharmaceutical lobby has great influence.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 to wait in the lobby Wir warten in der Lobby.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorhalle, Foyer, Eingangshalle (foyer, entrance hall); Interessengruppe (interest group)
Etymology
Borrowed from English 'lobby'. Originally referred to a covered walk in a monastery.
Memory Tips
The word is identical to English, making it easy to remember both meanings: the physical lobby of a building and a political lobby group.