Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

der Zoll

Translation (Übersetzung) customs, duty, inch
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [tsɔl]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
measurement government travel tax trade border
The word 'Zoll' has multiple meanings: 1) Customs authority or border control 2) Tax or duty on imported goods 3) Unit of measurement (inch). The context determines which meaning is intended.

Zoll - German Nouns - Zoll Meaning - Zoll Translation - Zoll Nouns Examples

Zoll is a German Nouns

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Zoll Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Am Flughafen müssen wir durch den Zoll gehen.
At the airport we have to go through customs.
Travel and border control
Für diese importierten Waren muss ich Zoll bezahlen.
I have to pay duty on these imported goods.
International trade
Der Bildschirm hat eine Diagonale von 24 Zoll.
The screen has a diagonal of 24 inches.
Measurement

Zoll Word Family - Zoll Related Words - Zoll Family Members

Zoll Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Zollbeamter
Meaning: customs officer
Example: Der Zollbeamter kontrolliert das Gepäck.
Noun
Zollamt
Meaning: customs office
Example: Das Zollamt ist am Flughafen.
Noun
Zollabfertigung
Meaning: customs clearance
Example: Die Zollabfertigung dauert lange.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
zollpflichtig
Meaning: dutiable
Example: Diese Waren sind zollpflichtig.
Adjective
zollfrei
Meaning: duty-free
Example: Reisende können zollfreie Waren kaufen.
Adjective

Zoll Usage - Zoll Collocations - Zoll Idioms - Zoll Synonyms - Zoll Antonyms

Zoll Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Zoll Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

am Zoll
at customs
High frequency
Zoll bezahlen
to pay duty
High frequency
durch den Zoll gehen
to go through customs
Medium frequency
Zollabfertigung
customs clearance
Medium frequency
Zollbeamter
customs officer
Medium frequency
Zollgebühr
customs fee
Medium frequency
Zollkontrolle
customs inspection
Medium frequency
Zolltarif
customs tariff
Low frequency
Zollunion
customs union
Low frequency
Zollamt
customs office
High frequency

Zoll Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Etwas durch den Zoll schmuggeln
To smuggle something through customs
To illegally bring goods past customs without declaring them
Am Zoll hängen bleiben
To get stuck at customs
To be delayed or detained at customs control
Den Zoll hinter sich lassen
To leave customs behind
To successfully pass through customs control
Zollfrei
Duty-free
Goods that don't require payment of customs duties
Zoll und Bann
Customs and ban
Historical term referring to customs rights and jurisdiction

Zoll Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Grenzkontrolle
Meaning: border control
High similarity
Einfuhrsteuer
Meaning: import tax
Medium similarity
Abgabe
Meaning: levy, fee
Medium similarity
Maßeinheit
Meaning: unit of measurement
Low similarity
Zentimeter
Meaning: centimeter
Low similarity

Zoll Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Zollfreiheit
Meaning: duty-free status
Freihandel
Meaning: free trade
Schmuggel
Meaning: smuggling

Zoll Semantically Related Words - Zoll Contextually Related Words - Zoll Thematically Related Words

Zoll Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Grenze Steuer Import Export Flughafen Hafen Waren Maßeinheit Zentimeter Meter

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