eindring

Eindring is a Dutch noun that denotes the act of entering or forcing entry into a place, domain, or situation, often without permission. The sense covers both physical intrusions—such as an entry into property or space—and figurative incursions into areas like privacy, markets, or discussions. The term is related to actions that push beyond barriers and borders.

Etymology and forms: Eindring is linked to the verb indringen, meaning to push in or force one's way. In contemporary Dutch, the more common noun for intrusion is indringing; eindring appears mainly in older texts or as a stylistic variant. Spelling and usage can vary with historical and regional norms.

Usage and nuance: Today eindring is relatively rare in everyday language and tends to appear in historical, literary, or formal contexts. It often carries a harsher or more forceful connotation than more neutral terms like indringing or inbreuk. In modern legal or military Dutch, established terms such as inbreuk (breach) or invasie (invasion) are more typical.

See also: Indringen; Indringing; Inbreuk; Invasie; Inbraak.