Die Zollkontrolle
Example: Die Zollkontrolle am Flughafen dauert manchmal lange.
Definition
"Die Zollkontrolle" refers to the customs inspection process at airports where travelers' luggage and documents are checked to ensure compliance with import and export regulations. It is a necessary security measure that can sometimes cause delays during air travel.
Etymology
The term "die Zollkontrolle" comes from the German words "Zoll," meaning customs or duty, and "Kontrolle," meaning control or inspection. "Zoll" itself originates from the Middle High German word "zol," which was used for fees or tariffs. Did you know? Customs inspections have been essential since ancient times to regulate trade and collect taxes.
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"Die Zollkontrolle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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