German · Travel & Getting Around
"Border" in German: Grenze
die Grenze
Border in German is die Grenze. Say an der Grenze or über die Grenze fahren. A border crossing is oft der Grenzübergang.
Road trip
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How to pronounce Grenze
Say it
GREN-tsuh
/ˈɡʁɛnt͡sə/
GREN-tsuh. Soft e as in get. Soft z as ts. Soft final e.
"Border" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Grenze | the border Main noun. | Main noun. |
| an der Grenze | at the border Location. | Location. |
| über die Grenze | across the border Crossing. | Crossing. |
| der Grenzübergang | border crossing Checkpoint. | Checkpoint. |
How to use Grenze in real life
- 1Road trip
In einer Stunde sind wir an der Grenze.
In an hour we'll be at the border.
An der Grenze.
- 2Passport check
Haltet den Pass bereit an der Grenze.
Keep your passport ready at the border.
An der Grenze.
- 3News chat
Die Grenze war heute Morgen sehr voll.
The border was very busy this morning.
Die Grenze as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Grenze
Incorrect: der Grenze
Correct: die Grenze
Grenze is feminine: die.
Incorrect: die Border
Correct: die Grenze
Use Grenze, not English border.
Good to know
Within Schengen, many land borders feel invisible, but Grenze still matters for non-Schengen trips and controls. Signs say Grenze or Zoll; keep documents handy even when the booth looks empty.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Approaching a crossing by car
ChatPal
Liegt mein Pass noch im Handschuhfach? Wir sind nah an der Grenze.
Is my passport still in the glove box? We're near the border.
You
Ja. Die Grenze kommt nach dem nächsten Dorf.
Yes. The border comes after the next village.
ChatPal
Brauchst du Bargeld für die Maut?
Do you need cash for the toll?
You
Habe ich. Nach der Grenze tanken wir günstiger.
I've got it. After the border we'll refuel cheaper.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Border" in German
How do you say border?
Die Grenze.
At the border?
An der Grenze.
Gender?
Feminine: die Grenze.
Border crossing?
Der Grenzübergang.
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