Kontrollpunkt
checkpoint
Meaning of Kontrollpunkt
Stelle an einer Straße oder Grenze, wo Personen und Fahrzeuge überprüft werden
a place on a border or road where officials stop and check people
Pronunciation
Kontrollpunkt with English translation
Kontrollpunkt usage examples
Am Kontrollpunkt mussten wir unsere Papiere zeigen.
At the checkpoint, we had to show our papers.
Der Kontrollpunkt war nur für Autos offen.
The checkpoint was only open for cars.
Kontrollpunkt synonyms
What's the difference between Kontrollpunkt, Grenzposten, Zollstelle, Sicherheitskontrolle, and Wachposten
Border post; used specifically for a checkpoint at the border and implies control at a national boundary.
Customs office or customs checkpoint; this is where goods, luggage, and documents are checked by customs, not just any general control point.
Advanced: broader words
Security check; usually refers not to the place itself but to the procedure of screening people, luggage, or vehicles.
Guard post; usually means a security or sentry post rather than a normal checkpoint for checking documents.
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Questions about this word
What does Kontrollpunkt mean?
a place on a border or road where officials stop and check people
How do you pronounce Kontrollpunkt?
Kontrollpunkt is pronounced [kɔnˈtʁɔlpʊŋkt].
How is Kontrollpunkt used in a sentence?
At the checkpoint, we had to show our papers. Translation: Am Kontrollpunkt mussten wir unsere Papiere zeigen.
Is Kontrollpunkt part of Transport vocabulary?
Yes, Kontrollpunkt (checkpoint) can be learned in the Transport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Kontrollpunkt part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, Kontrollpunkt (checkpoint) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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