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Kreuzung

intersection

noun KROY-tsoong Less Common
Travel & Places Directions

Also means

crossroads

Usage Note

Kreuzung is where two roads cross, from kreuzen (to cross). Distinguish it from Abzweigung (a branch) and Einmündung (a T-junction); at einer Kreuzung you can usually go several ways.

Examples

"An der nächsten Kreuzung biegst du nach links ab."

Natural Translation

At the next intersection you turn left.

Literal Translation

At the next intersection turn you to left off.

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