frontier

frʌnˈtɪr
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of frontier into German

Noun

1.

settlement

US
edge of settled area in a country
US
  • Pioneers moved westward to explore the frontier.Pioniere zogen westwärts, um die Grenzregion zu erkunden.
2.

geography

border between two countries or regions
  • The frontier between the two nations was heavily guarded.Die Grenze zwischen den beiden Nationen war stark bewacht.
3.

history

US
western part of America before the twentieth century
US
  • The frontier was a place of opportunity and danger.Die Frontier war ein Ort voller Chancen und Gefahren.
4.

exploration

Rare
limit of knowledge or development
Rare
  • Scientists are pushing the frontiers of medicine.Wissenschaftler erweitern die Grenzen der Medizin.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with frontier: examples in English and translations in German

unendliche Weiten
Space is often called the final frontier.
grenzüberschreitend
länderübergreifend
Cross-frontier trade has increased in recent years.
an der Grenze geliefert
The goods are delivered at frontier as agreed in the contract.
Grenzgänger
As a frontier worker, she crosses into Switzerland every day for her job.
amerikanische Grenze
Space is often called the final American frontier.
grenzüberschreitend
Trans-frontier cooperation is important for wildlife conservation.

Images of frontier

  • frontier: edge of settled area in a country
    (settlement) Grenzland

Synonyms and analogies of frontier in English

Examples of frontier in a sentence

  • Life on the frontier was challenging and unpredictable.
  • Explorers ventured beyond the frontier in search of new lands.
  • The frontier was marked by a simple wooden fence.
  • Settlers moved westward to explore the frontier.
  • The frontier attracted those seeking new beginnings.
  • The new drug opened frontiers in cancer treatment.

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

Noun
dieGrenzenf.

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

Diplomaten erörterten Grenzfragen bei dem offiziellen Treffen nahe der Grenze.

dasGrenzgebietnn.

How have things been for you on the frontier? beamed the stylist.

Wie laufen die Dinge im Grenzgebiet für dich? , strahlte der Stylist.

dasGrenzlandnn.

We have here a guest who knows more about the frontier...

Wir haben hier einen Gast, der mehr über das Grenzland weiß...

dieHerausforderungnf.

Fixed single molecules represent the ultimate frontier of high-sensitivity imaging.

Fixierte Einzelmoleküle stellen die höchste Herausforderung für hochsensitives Imaging dar.

Grenzbereichn.

The top-performance sportswoman does not only move in biological, but in pathogen frontier.

Der Hochleistungssportler bewegt sich nicht nur im biologischen, sondern im pathogenen Grenzbereich.

Adjective
grenzadj.

Named for the leather pouches carried by frontier explorers to keep critical gear, or "possibles," in one handy location.

Genannt für die Ledertaschen von Grenz Entdecker durch kritischen Gang zu halten, oder "possibles" in einem gut zugänglichen Ort.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

frontier: Examples and translations in context

Residents often share stories about life at the distant frontier.

Bewohner teilen oft Geschichten über das Leben an der fernen Grenze.

Philosophers continually explore the frontier of moral understanding and ethical dilemmas.

Philosophen erkunden ständig die Grenzen des moralischen Verständnisses und ethischer Dilemmata.

Every new invention pushes the frontier further into uncharted territories of possibility.

Jede neue Erfindung verschiebt die Grenzen des Möglichen in unerforschte Bereiche.

The river serves as a natural frontier between the two neighboring countries.

Der Fluss dient als natürliche Grenze zwischen den beiden Nachbarländern.

We read of pioneers' deeds of derring-do on the unforgiving frontier.

Wir lesen von den Heldentaten der Pioniere an der unerbittlichen Grenze.

Exploring the frontier of space travel has been a dream for many generations.

Die Erforschung der Grenzen der Raumfahrt ist seit vielen Generationen ein Traum.

Innovators regularly challenge the frontier of conventional practices in their respective fields.

Innovatoren fordern regelmäßig die Grenzen konventioneller Praktiken in ihren jeweiligen Bereichen heraus.

Ambitious thinkers constantly stretch the frontier of what is possible for future generations.

Ambitionierte Denker erweitern ständig die Grenzen des für zukünftige Generationen Möglichen.

See also:

cross-frontierfinal frontierLast FrontierElectronic Frontier Foundationtrans-frontier
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “f”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "frontier"?
  • Find accurate translations for "frontier" in German

    Explore various translations of "frontier" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "frontier" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "frontier" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "frontier" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "frontier" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "frontier" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store