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German Phrase

Mitglieder haben freien Eintritt.

/ˈmɪtɡlɪdɐ ˈhaːbn ˈfʁaɪ̯ən ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁɪt/
Meaning"Members have free admission."
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Meaning

The sentence states that people who are members do not have to pay for entry. It is a concise way to announce a benefit that applies only to members.

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When to use

Use this phrase on flyers, at the entrance of museums, clubs, gyms, or any event where you want to inform visitors that members can enter without paying. It works well in both spoken and written announcements.

✦Grammar Breakdown

MitgliederhabenfreienEintritt

1

Noun plural (subject)

"Mitglieder" is the plural form of "Mitglied" and functions as the subject of the sentence.

2

Verb haben (3rd person plural)

"haben" is the present‑tense 3rd‑person plural of "haben" and means “to have”.

3

Adjective strong declension

Because there is no article before "Eintritt", the adjective "frei" takes the strong ending "-en" in the masculine accusative singular: "freien Eintritt".

4

Masculine accusative noun

"Eintritt" is a masculine noun; in the accusative case it keeps the same form as the nominative.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie viel kostet das Ticket?

How much does the ticket cost?

Mitglieder haben freien Eintritt.

Members get free admission.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Mitglieder haben freies Eintritt.

    The adjective must agree with the masculine accusative noun "Eintritt"; the correct ending is "-en".

  • Mitglieder haben freier Eintritt.

    Missing the adjective ending; it should be "freien".

  • Mitglieder haben ein freier Eintritt.

    Do not add an article before "Eintritt" when using the strong adjective declension.

↔Alternatives

  • Für Mitglieder ist der Eintritt kostenlos.

    For members, admission is free.

  • Mitglieder zahlen nichts für den Eintritt.

    Members pay nothing for entry.

  • Als Mitglied kommt man gratis rein.

    As a member you get in for free.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries it is common for clubs, museums, and cultural events to offer "freier Eintritt" to members as a loyalty perk. Note that "frei" emphasizes the lack of a price, while "kostenlos" stresses that it costs nothing; both are acceptable, but "freier Eintritt" sounds a bit more formal and is often used in official signage.