Biege an der nächsten Kreuzung links ab.
English: Turn left at the next crossroads.
Kreuzung /kɾˈɔøtsʊŋ/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "crossroads".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- crossroads
- Translation
- Kreuzung
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Kreuzung |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Kreuzung
- Examples
- Das ist die Kreuzung.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
An der Kreuzung gibt es ein kleines Geschäft.
English: There is a small shop at the crossroads.
Sie hielt ihr Auto an der Kreuzung an.
English: She stopped her car at the crossroads.
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duty-free → zollfrei
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capital city → Hauptstadt
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public transport → öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
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road sign → Verkehrsschild
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bus stop → Bushaltestelle
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traffic lights → Ampeln
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traffic jam → Verkehrsstau
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driving/driver’s licence → Führerschein
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underground train → U-Bahn
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underground → U-Bahn
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railway → Eisenbahn
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ferry → Fähre
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