doorgang

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch doreganc. Equivalent to door +‎ gang.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːr.ɣɑŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: door‧gang

Noun

doorgang m (plural doorgangen, diminutive doorgangetje n)

  1. passage, thoroughfare (way of going through)
    De doorgang werd geblokkeerd door een omgevallen boom.The passage was blocked by a fallen tree.
    Deze steeg is een belangrijke doorgang voor voetgangers.This alley is an important thoroughfare for pedestrians.
    Tijdens het festival was de normale doorgang gesloten.During the festival, the regular passage was closed.