Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Grenze

Translation (Übersetzung) border, boundary, limit
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈɡʁɛnt͡sə]
A1
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Tags (Tags)
abstract politics geography travel limits
A feminine noun (die Grenze) that refers to physical borders between countries or regions, as well as metaphorical limits or boundaries. It's a common word in both literal and figurative contexts.

Grenze - German Nouns - Grenze Meaning - Grenze Translation - Grenze Nouns Examples

Grenze is a German Nouns

Learn Grenze meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Grenze is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Grenze Examples (Beispiele) in English

Grenze examples with English translations. See how to use Grenze in sentences. Grenze example sentences in English below.

Die Grenze zwischen Deutschland und Frankreich ist offen.
The border between Germany and France is open.
Geographical border
Er hat seine Grenzen erreicht.
He has reached his limits.
Personal capacity
An der Grenze müssen wir unseren Pass zeigen.
At the border we have to show our passport.
Border control

Grenze Word Family - Grenze Related Words - Grenze Family Members

Grenze Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Grenze word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Grenze family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Grenze related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
begrenzen
Meaning: to limit, to border
Tense: present
Example: Das Gesetz begrenzt die Geschwindigkeit.
Verb
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
grenzenlos
Meaning: limitless, boundless
Example: Sie hat grenzenlose Geduld.
Adjective
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Grenzgebiet
Meaning: border area
Example: Das Grenzgebiet ist besonders gesichert.
Noun
Grenzkontrolle
Meaning: border control
Example: Die Grenzkontrolle dauerte eine Stunde.
Noun
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Grenzübergang
Meaning: border crossing
Example: Am Grenzübergang war viel Verkehr.
Noun

Grenze Usage - Grenze Collocations - Grenze Idioms - Grenze Synonyms - Grenze Antonyms

Grenze Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Grenze Collocations (Kollokationen)

Grenze collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Grenze word combinations and how to use Grenze with other words naturally.

die Grenze überschreiten
to cross the border
High frequency
an der Grenze
at the border
High frequency
die Grenze schließen
to close the border
Medium frequency
innerhalb der Grenzen
within the limits
Medium frequency
die Grenze ziehen
to draw the line
Medium frequency
über die Grenze gehen
to go over the border
Medium frequency
die Grenze kontrollieren
to control the border
Medium frequency
die Grenze öffnen
to open the border
Medium frequency

Grenze Idioms (Redewendungen)

Grenze idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Grenze with meanings and explanations. Master Grenze expressions used in everyday German.

über alle Grenzen gehen
to go beyond all limits
To exceed reasonable boundaries or behave excessively
die Grenzen des Erlaubten überschreiten
to cross the line of what is allowed
To go beyond what is acceptable or permitted
an seine Grenzen stoßen
to reach one's limits
To reach the maximum of one's capabilities or endurance
Grenzen setzen
to set boundaries
To establish limits or rules for behavior
ohne Grenzen
without limits
Unlimited, boundless, or infinite

Grenze Synonyms (Synonyme)

Grenze synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Grenze and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Grenze similar words and their usage.

Begrenzung
Meaning: limitation, boundary
High similarity
Schranke
Meaning: barrier, limit
Medium similarity
Grenzlinie
Meaning: border line, boundary line
High similarity
Limit
Meaning: limit
Medium similarity
Umgrenzung
Meaning: enclosure, demarcation
Medium similarity
Demarkationslinie
Meaning: demarcation line
Medium similarity
Barriere
Meaning: barrier
Low similarity

Grenze Antonyms (Antonyme)

Grenze antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Grenze. Discover Grenze opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Mitte
Meaning: center, middle
Zentrum
Meaning: center
Unbegrenztheit
Meaning: boundlessness
Unendlichkeit
Meaning: infinity
Freiheit
Meaning: freedom

Grenze Semantically Related Words - Grenze Contextually Related Words - Grenze Thematically Related Words

Grenze Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Grenze semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Grenze. Explore Grenze related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Grenze contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Land Staat Territorium Gebiet Kontrolle Pass Reise Übergang Schutz Sicherheit

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