Der Grenzübergang
Example: Der Grenzübergang war wegen des Feiertags stark besucht.
Definition
"Der Grenzübergang" refers to a border crossing point where people, vehicles, or goods pass from one country to another. It is a controlled area often monitored by customs and immigration authorities, important in tourism for managing international travel.
Etymology
The word "der Grenzübergang" comes from the German words "Grenz," meaning border, and "Übergang," meaning crossing or passage. It literally means 'border crossing.' The concept became especially relevant with the establishment of national borders and the need for regulated transit.
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"Der Grenzübergang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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