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Die is the definite article the for a feminine singular noun in the nominative case.
In this sentence, Einlasskontrolle is feminine, so the sentence begins with:
die Einlasskontrolle = the entry check / admission check / security check at the entrance
It is die here because Einlasskontrolle is the subject of the sentence.
German very often forms compound nouns by joining smaller words into one larger word.
Here:
- Einlass = entry / admission
- Kontrolle = check / inspection / control
So:
Einlasskontrolle = entry check or admission check
This is completely normal in German. English often uses separate words where German prefers one combined noun.
In German compound nouns, the last part usually determines the grammatical gender.
Here the last part is:
- Kontrolle → feminine
So the whole compound is feminine:
- die Kontrolle
- die Einlasskontrolle
This is a very useful rule for German compounds.