Die Grenze
Example: Die Grenze zwischen den Ländern ist gut bewacht.
Definition
"Die Grenze" refers to the boundary or border separating two countries or regions. It marks the physical or political dividing line between territories, often monitored or controlled to regulate movement or trade, as in the phrase, "Die Grenze zwischen den Ländern ist gut bewacht."
Etymology
The word "die Grenze" comes from the German verb "grenzen," meaning to border or limit. It originally referred to the edge or limit of a property or territory. Did you know that "Grenze" shares roots with the English word "grant," both stemming from the concept of setting boundaries or limits?
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"Die Grenze" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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