Angrenzend
Example: Die angrenzenden Länder kooperieren eng in wirtschaftlichen Fragen.
Definition
"Angrenzend" is an adjective describing something that is directly adjacent or bordering another thing, especially in a geographical or spatial sense. For example, "angrenzende Länder" refers to neighboring countries that share a common border and often cooperate closely.
Etymology
The word "angrenzend" comes from the German verb "grenzen," meaning 'to border' or 'to limit,' combined with the prefix "an-" which implies proximity or connection. Thus, "angrenzend" literally means 'bordering on' or 'adjacent to.' Did you know that the root "Grenz" is also related to the English word "grange," historically referring to a farm on the edge of a territory?
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"Angrenzend" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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