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external border
The outer boundary line of a territory, especially the border of a union of states, such as the EU, with third countries.
Der Schutz der europäischen Außengrenzen ist eine große Herausforderung.
Protecting Europe's external borders is a major challenge.
The word is a compound of 'außen' (outside) and 'die Grenze' (the border). So it literally describes a border that is located on the outside, as opposed to an internal border within a territory.
Die Kontrollen an der Außengrenze wurden verschärft.
Controls at the external border were tightened.
'Außengrenze' (external border) is a typical term from politics and geography. You hear and read it especially often in connection with the European Union, for example as 'EU-Außengrenze' (EU external border).
Die Sicherung der EU-Außengrenze ist ein zentrales politisches Thema.
Securing the EU external border is a central political issue.
Common verbs used with 'Außengrenze' (external border) are 'schützen' (to protect), 'sichern' (to secure), 'kontrollieren' (to control, to check), and 'überqueren' (to cross).
Tausende Menschen überqueren täglich legal die Außengrenze.
Thousands of people legally cross the external border every day.
border / limit
'die Grenze' and 'die Aussengrenze' both refer to a line that separates one area from another. 'Grenze' is the general word and can mean any political or geographic separation. 'Aussengrenze' is more specific: it means the external border of a larger area, for example a union of states like the EU, with countries outside it. The words can be confused because every 'Aussengrenze' is also a 'Grenze'. But not every 'Grenze' is an 'Aussengrenze'. If you are only talking about two neighboring countries, 'Grenze' is usually enough; for the outer line of a larger area, 'Aussengrenze' is more precise.
Die Kontrolle an der Aussengrenze der EU dauerte länger als erwartet.
The check at the EU's external border took longer than expected.
Kurz vor der Grenze kauft die Familie noch eine Vignette.
Shortly before the border, the family buys a vignette.