border

ˈbɔːrdər
border: decorative strip around the edge of something
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Translation of border into German,

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Noun

1.

geography

line or strip marking where regions or countries meet
  • The border between the two countries is heavily guarded.Die Grenze zwischen den beiden Ländern ist stark bewacht.
2.

decoration

decorative strip around the edge of something
  • The wallpaper had a floral border.Die Tapete hatte eine florale Bordüre.
3.

garden strip

UK
strip of ground with ornamental plants
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  • The garden had a beautiful flower border.Der Garten hatte eine schöne Blumenrabatte.

Verb

tr.
1.

geography

be next to or adjacent to something
  • Canada borders the United States to the north.Kanada grenzt im Norden an die Vereinigten Staaten.
2.

area

form a boundary around something
  • The garden is bordered by tall hedges.Der Garten wird von hohen Hecken begrenzt.
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Expressions with border: examples in English and translations in German

an etwas grenzen
The garden borders on the river..
an Lächerlichkeit grenzen
Charging that much for water does border on the ridiculous.
südlich der Grenze
The birds migrate south of the border during winter.
an den Wahnsinn grenzen
am Rande des Wahnsinns stehen
His obsession with cleanliness borders on insanity.
Grenzschutzbeamter
Grenzwächter
The border guard checked passports diligently.
Grenzstadt
Grenzort
The border town was bustling with traders from both countries.

Images of border

  • border: decorative strip around the edge of something
    (decoration) Bordüre
  • border: strip of ground with ornamental plants
    (garden strip) Rabatte

Synonyms and analogies of border in English

Examples of border in a sentence

  • A customs inspector stood at the border checkpoint.
  • The tablecloth had a lace border.
  • She admired the intricate border on the painting.
  • A border of tulips lined the walkway.
  • The border was filled with colorful annuals.
  • Mexico borders the United States to the south.

Translations of "border" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieGrenzenf.

Patrols were sent out to mop up guerillas along the border region.

Patrouillen wurden ausgesandt, um das Gebiet entlang der Grenze zu säubern.

derRandnm.

Her invitation featured an imprinted border that looked very classy.

Ihre Einladung hatte einen geprägten Rand, der sehr edel wirkte.

derGrenzübergangnm.

The border checkpoint will let through all travelers with proper documentation.

Der Grenzübergang wird alle Reisenden mit ordnungsgemäßen Dokumenten passieren lassen.

derRahmennm.

Branches with an inner border are now drawn correctly when scrolling.

Zweige mit einem inneren Rahmen werden jetzt beim Scrollen korrekt angezeigt.

dasGrenzgebietnn.

Several countries lay claim to the disputed border region rich in minerals.

Mehrere Staaten erheben Anspruch auf das umstrittene, mineralienreiche Grenzgebiet.

Verb
grenzenv.

Charging that much for a basic consultation would border on the ridiculous.

So viel für eine einfache Beratung zu verlangen, würde an Lächerlichkeit grenzen.

angrenzenv.

The quaint little café will border on the bustling city market.

Das kleine, gemütliche Café wird an den belebten Stadtmarkt angrenzen.

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border: Examples and translations in context

Diplomats discussed border issues at the official meeting near the frontier.

Diplomaten erörterten Grenzfragen bei dem offiziellen Treffen nahe der Grenze.

Accidental clashes along the border could unintentionally test the nuclear threshold.

Unbeabsichtigte Zusammenstöße entlang der Grenze könnten die nukleare Schwelle ungewollt testen.

They remained detained at the border until their documents were inspected.

Sie blieben an der Grenze in Gewahrsam, bis ihre Dokumente überprüft wurden.

Each picket created a perfect border around the neatly mowed lawn.

Jeder Pfahl bildete eine perfekte Grenze um den ordentlich gemähten Rasen.

At the border, the officer examined each passenger's card very carefully.

An der Grenze untersuchte der Beamte den Ausweis jedes Passagiers sehr sorgfältig.

The border will stay shut to tourists until further orders from the government.

Die Grenze bleibt für Touristen bis auf Weiteres auf Beschluss der Regierung geschlossen.

Her tampered documents raised suspicions among the officials at the border.

Ihre gefälschten Dokumente weckten bei den Beamten an der Grenze Verdacht.

The branches rimmed the garden, providing a natural border filled with flowers.

Die Zweige umschlossen den Garten und bildeten eine natürliche, blumenreiche Grenze.

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