German Conversation · Level 103
56 words
German word
grenzen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgʁɛnt͡sən/
Meaning
- verbborder
Example
Frankreich grenzt an Deutschland.
France borders Germany.
More examples
Das Grundstück grenzt an ein Wohngebiet.
The property borders on a residential area.
Core concept
Two neighboring areas meet along a shared edge, with each area directly next to the other.
Common phrases
grenzen an ein Wohngebiet
border on a residential area
grenzen an einen Park
border on a park
grenzen an ein Nachbarland
border on a neighboring country
Similar words
angrenzen: Adjoin another area of land along its border.
Definition in German
Mit einem anderen Gebiet eine gemeinsame Grenze haben.
Word origin
The verb grenzen is formed from German Grenze 'boundary' and developed from Middle High German grenze, ultimately from a Slavic source.
Usage tips
- Unlike English border, grenzen normally takes an + accusative for the adjoining area, as in Frankreich grenzt an Deutschland.