EintretenderEintretende

EintretenderEintretende is a coined German term that combines two agent noun forms of the verb eintreten (to enter, to join) into one gender-inclusive form. The construction brings together Eintretender (male entrant or one who enters) and Eintretende (female entrant or one who enters) to signal inclusivity for both genders in contexts where a person who enters, joins, or participates is being referred to.

Etymology and form: The term arises from German efforts to create gender-inclusive language by pairing masculine and feminine noun forms. It follows a broader pattern in which compound or combined forms are used to avoid defaulting to a single gender. Unlike standard dictionary entries, EintretenderEintretende is not yet standardized or widely recognized in reference works, and its orthography and declined forms can vary by author or style guide.

Usage and reception: The construct is primarily encountered in discussions about inclusive language, experimental writing, or style guides proposing alternatives to gendered or gender-marked terms. In formal or official text, more established methods—such as using gender-neutral plurals, the Binnen-I, or slash forms (Eintretender/Eintretende)—are more commonly recommended. Because it is a neologism, its acceptance and practical use depend on organizational policies and linguistic communities.

Examples: Der EintretenderEintretende hat die Teilnahme bestätigt. In alternatives, man könnte schreiben: Die Eintretenden (oder Eintretender/Eintretende) müssen die Regeln beachten.

See also: gender-inclusive language, Binnen-I, gender star, gender-neutral language, German noun formation.