die Kreuzung
intersection
A place where two or more streets or paths meet and cross.
EXAMPLE
An der nächsten Kreuzung müssen wir rechts abbiegen.
At the next intersection, we have to turn right.
die Kreuzung
intersection / crossing
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Meanings
die Kreuzung
crossbreed
The deliberate mating of animals or plants of different breeds, species, or genera in order to produce offspring with new combinations of traits. Also the result of this process.
EXAMPLE
Der Labradoodle ist eine Kreuzung aus einem Labrador und einem Pudel.
The Labradoodle is a crossbreed of a Labrador and a poodle.
die Kreuzung
cross / mix
In a figurative sense, a mixture or combination of different things, styles, or qualities.
EXAMPLE
Sein Kochstil ist eine interessante Kreuzung aus asiatischer und italienischer Küche.
His cooking style is an interesting cross between Asian and Italian cuisine.
Usage tips
Word structure
The noun 'die Kreuzung' (intersection/crossing) is derived from the verb 'kreuzen' (to cross). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that often describes the process or the result of the action.
EXAMPLE
Das Kreuzen der Straße ist hier gefährlich.
Crossing the street is dangerous here.
Correct preposition
In road traffic, you use 'an der Kreuzung' (at the intersection) for position and 'über die Kreuzung' (across/through the intersection) for movement. Pay attention to the difference between dative (where?) and accusative (to where?).
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns an der Kreuzung vor dem Supermarkt.
We'll meet at the intersection in front of the supermarket.
Sentence structure with 'aus'
When it comes to biology, the structure 'eine Kreuzung aus ... und ...' (a crossbreed/cross of ... and ...) is often used to name the two 'parents'.
EXAMPLE
Diese Hunderasse ist eine Kreuzung aus einem Schäferhund und einem Husky.
This dog breed is a crossbreed of a German shepherd and a husky.
Context clue
The context makes the meaning clear. Words like 'Straße' (street), 'Ampel' (traffic light), or 'abbiegen' (to turn) point to traffic. Terms like 'Tiere' (animals), 'Pflanzen' (plants), or 'Rasse' (breed) point to biology. Abstract things like 'Stil' (style) or 'Küche' (cuisine) point to the figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
An der nächsten großen Kreuzung steht eine Ampel.
There is a traffic light at the next major intersection.
Compare with
Kreuzung vs Ecke
corner
Both words can refer to the area where streets meet. „Die Kreuzung“ refers to the entire intersection and the place where the streets cross, whereas „die Ecke“ tends to mean a nearby side area. „Kreuzung“ fits when crossing or changing streets, while „Ecke“ is suitable for a meeting point next to the intersection.
Kreuzung
Wir treffen uns an der Kreuzung vor der Bäckerei.
We’ll meet at the intersection in front of the bakery.
Ecke
Wir treffen uns an der Ecke vor der Bäckerei.
We’ll meet at the corner in front of the bakery.
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