Die Grenze
Example: Die Grenze zwischen den Ländern ist gut bewacht.
Definition
"die Grenze" refers to the boundary or border separating two countries, regions, or areas. It defines the limit or dividing line that marks where one territory ends and another begins, often controlled or guarded to regulate movement and maintain sovereignty.
Etymology
The word "die Grenze" comes from the Old High German word "grenta," meaning boundary or border. Did you know? The term evolved in German to describe physical or metaphorical limits, reflecting the importance of territorial divisions in medieval Europe.
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"Die Grenze" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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