Die Überquerung
Example: Die Überquerung der Straße ist hier sicher.
Definition
"Die Überquerung" refers to the act or process of crossing from one side to another, typically used in the context of streets, rivers, or other boundaries. For example, "Die Überquerung der Straße ist hier sicher" means the crossing of the street is safe here.
Etymology
The word "Überquerung" is derived from the German prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'across,' combined with the verb "queren," which means 'to cross.' Together, they form a noun indicating the action of crossing over something. Did you know that "queren" has roots in Latin through French, related to crossing or traversing?
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"Die Überquerung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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