die Grenzregion
border region
A region near a border between countries or other territories.
EXAMPLE
Die Grenzregion lebt stark vom Handel mit dem Nachbarland.
The border region relies heavily on trade with the neighboring country.
die Grenzregion
border region
die Grenzregion, die Grenzregionen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Grenzregion, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Grenzregionen |
| genitive | der Grenzregion |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Grenzregion | die Grenzregionen |
| accusative | die Grenzregion | die Grenzregionen |
| dative | der Grenzregion | den Grenzregionen |
| genitive | der Grenzregion | der Grenzregionen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Grenzregion' (border region) is made up of 'Grenze' (border) and 'Region' (region). The shortened form 'Grenz-' indicates that the region is located near a border.
EXAMPLE
In der Grenzregion treffen verschiedene Sprachen und Kulturen aufeinander.
Different languages and cultures meet in the border region.
Prepositions
To describe a stay or activities within this area, 'in der Grenzregion' (in the border region) is often used. To emphasize a location right at the border, use 'an der Grenze' (at the border).
EXAMPLE
Viele Familien in der Grenzregion pendeln täglich zur Arbeit ins Nachbarland.
Many families in the border region commute to work in the neighboring country every day.
In der Grenzregion wurden neue Straßen für den Grenzverkehr gebaut.
New roads were built in the border region for cross-border traffic.
Typical collocations
People often discuss the economic, political, or cultural development of a 'Grenzregion' (border region). Other common topics include trade, cooperation, and commuting.
EXAMPLE
Die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung der Grenzregion hängt stark vom gemeinsamen Arbeitsmarkt ab.
The economic development of the border region depends heavily on the shared labor market.
In real life
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