Noun
der Türsteher
Pronunciation: /ˈtyːɐ̯ˌʃteːɐ/
doorman, bouncer (male or of unspecified gender)
C2
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plural Türsteher
Meanings
Noun
- doorman, bouncer (male or of unspecified gender)
Example sentence
Der Türsteher wollte ihn nicht hereinlassen.
The bouncer wouldn't let him in.
Word forms
singular
der Türsteher
plural
die Türsteher
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Türsteher
Accusativeden Türsteher
Dativedem Türsteher
Genitivedes Türstehers
Plural
Nominativedie Türsteher
Accusativedie Türsteher
Dativeden Türstehern
Genitiveder Türsteher
Usage
- Türsteher / Türsteherin — male / female bouncer; someone controlling entry to a venue
- Türsteher / Portier — a bouncer at an entrance / a porter or doorman; duties depend on the setting
Der Türsteher kontrollierte die Eintrittskarten vor dem Club.
The bouncer checked the admission tickets outside the club.