English–German
“customs” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tsɔl/
Example
Am Flughafen musste ich beim Zoll meine Einkäufe zeigen.
At the airport, I had to show my purchases to customs.
How to say “customs” in German
“Customs” in German is Zoll.
A border checkpoint where officials inspect goods and collect duties.
Example sentences with Zoll
Er musste sich beim Zoll melden, bevor er das Land verließ.
He had to report to customs before leaving the country.
Tips for using Zoll
- After a number, Zoll can mean 'inch' and remains unchanged, while Zölle usually refers to customs duties.