English–German

“intersection” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁɔɪ̯tsʊŋ/

Example

An der Kreuzung musst du links abbiegen.

At the intersection, you have to turn left.

Illustration for Kreuzung (intersection)

How to say “intersection” in German

“Intersection” in German is Kreuzung.

Several roads meet at one point, creating a place where traffic can change direction.

Full entry for Kreuzung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kreuzung

Die Ampel an der Kreuzung war defekt.

The traffic light at the intersection was out of order.

Tips for using Kreuzung

  • Kreuzung is feminine, so the common phrase is an der Kreuzung with dative der; its plural is Kreuzungen.

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