English–German
“border crossing” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgʁɛnt͡sˌyːbɐˌgaŋ/
Example
Die Polizei kontrollierte die Pässe am Grenzübergang.
The police checked the passports at the border crossing.
How to say “border crossing” in German
“Border crossing” in German is Grenzübergang.
A marked opening in a national boundary connects two sides while serving as an official place for entry and exit procedures.
Example sentences with Grenzübergang
Der Stau am Grenzübergang dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The traffic jam at the border crossing lasted several hours.
Tips for using Grenzübergang
- For a fixed location, German commonly uses am Grenzübergang, the dative form of an dem Grenzübergang, as in reports about document checks.