Inngang

Inngang is a Norwegian noun meaning an entry point or doorway into a building, room, or other space. In English, it is most commonly translated as entrance or entry. The term is used in architecture, signage, and everyday language to designate the point at which one enters from the outside or from another area.

Etymology: The word combines inn (“in”) and gang (“passage”). It is cognate with the Swedish ingång and the Danish indgang, reflecting common Proto-Germanic roots.

Variants and compounds: Common forms include hovedinngang (main entrance), sideinngang (side entrance), and serviceinngang (service entrance). In maps and architectural drawings, inngang is often shown as a doorway or portal symbol, with notes on accessibility and function.

Usage and design: Modern buildings emphasize clear, accessible innganger with features such as step-free access, wide doors, good lighting, and direct routes to stairs and elevators. In many jurisdictions, the main entrance is a key element of wayfinding and emergency planning, and signage may distinguish between primary and secondary innganger. Accessibility considerations are a central part of contemporary design, aligning with universal design principles and building codes.

See also: utgang (exit), dør (door), inngangsparti (entrance hall or lobby).