Die Zollkontrolle
Example: Die Zollkontrolle am Flughafen dauerte heute besonders lange.
Definition
"Zollkontrolle" refers to the customs inspection process at airports, borders, or other entry points where officials check goods, luggage, and documents to ensure compliance with import and export regulations, as seen in the sentence 'Die Zollkontrolle am Flughafen dauerte heute besonders lange.'
Etymology
The word "Zollkontrolle" comes from the German words "Zoll," meaning customs or duty, and "Kontrolle," meaning control or inspection. "Zoll" traces back to the Middle High German word 'zol,' related to payment or toll, reflecting the historical practice of taxing goods at borders. Did you know that customs controls have existed since ancient times to regulate trade and collect revenue?
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"Die Zollkontrolle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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