palace gates

language: de

definitions

  1. The physical entrance structures, such as large doors or barriers, situated at the perimeter of a royal residence or castle.
    de: Palasttore
  2. A symbolic threshold representing the separation between the inner circle of power and the outside world.
    de: Machtgrenze

examples

  1. The guards opened the palace gates to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

    Die Wachen öffneten die Palasttore, um die einreisenden Würdenträger zu begrüßen.

  2. Stepping through the palace gates meant leaving her old life behind.

    Das Durchschreiten des Palasttores bedeutete, ihr altes Leben hinter sich zu lassen.