This is the 8569th most frequent Dutch word.
hoofdingang
Main entrance.
In this sentence, 'hoofdingang' is used to refer to the principal entryway of a physical structure, emphasizing temporal restriction.
De hoofdingang van het gebouw is gesloten na 8 uur.
The main entrance of the building is closed after 8 o'clock.
Here, 'hoofdingang' denotes the primary door that participants are expected to use for formal procedures.
We moeten via de hoofdingang naar binnen gaan voor de registratie.
We need to enter through the main entrance for registration.
This usage of 'hoofdingang' highlights its spatial relationship to another entity, the reception area.