Die Grenze
Example: Die Grenze zwischen den Ländern wurde gestern geschlossen.
Definition
"Die Grenze" refers to the boundary or border that separates two countries, regions, or areas. It is a physical or political line marking the limits of territories, such as in the phrase 'The border between the countries was closed yesterday.'
Etymology
The word "die Grenze" comes from the German verb 'grenzen,' meaning 'to border' or 'to limit.' It originally referred to the dividing line or edge of a property or territory. Did you know that its root is related to the concept of 'limit' or 'border' in many Germanic languages?
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"Die Grenze" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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