Die Grenze
Example: Die Grenze zwischen den Ländern ist streng bewacht.
Definition
"Die Grenze" refers to the boundary or border separating two countries, regions, or territories. It is often used to describe the physical or political dividing line that marks the limits of jurisdiction or control between nations or areas.
Etymology
The word "die Grenze" comes from the German language, where it originally meant a border or limit. It stems from the Middle High German word 'grenze,' which is related to the verb 'grenzen,' meaning to border or adjoin. Did you know? The concept of 'Grenze' has long been central to defining territories in European history.
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"Die Grenze" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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