Kreuzen

Kreuzen is a German verb that means “to cross” in English. It can refer to physically crossing something or to marking or ticking a box or a cross in a list or on a document. Let’s explore its definitions, opposites, synonyms, and examples.

Definitions

1. To physically cross: This is the most common meaning of kreuzen. It refers to crossing or traversing a path, road, river, or any other physical space.

   • Example: “Wir müssen die Straße kreuzen, um zum Park zu gelangen.” (We have to cross the road to get to the park.)

2. To mark with a cross: Kreuzen can also mean to mark or tick a box or a cross on a list, survey, or a document to indicate a selection or answer.

   • Example: “Bitte kreuzen Sie die richtige Antwort an.” (Please mark the correct answer.)

3. To intersect: In some contexts, kreuzen can be used to express the concept of intersecting or meeting at a crossroad or junction.

   • Example: “Die beiden Flüsse kreuzen sich in der Mitte der Stadt.” (The two rivers intersect in the middle of the city.)

Opposites and Synonyms

• Opposite: There is no direct opposite for the verb kreuzen, as it is a specific action related to crossing or marking with a cross. However, in some contexts, the opposite of physically crossing could be umgehen (to bypass) or umfahren (to go around).

• Synonyms: Some synonyms for kreuzen include überqueren (to cross), markieren (to mark), and anhaken (to tick).

Examples

1. Physically crossing:

   • “Bitte nicht die Kreuzung kreuzen, wenn die Ampel rot ist.” (Please do not cross the intersection when the traffic light is red.)
   • “Der Wanderweg kreuzt den Fluss mehrmals.” (The hiking trail crosses the river several times.)

2. Marking with a cross:

   • “Bitte kreuzen Sie Ihren Namen in der Liste an.” (Please mark your name on the list with a cross.)
   • “Kreuzen Sie die Option an, die am besten zu Ihnen passt.” (Mark the option that suits you best.)

3. Intersecting:

   • “Die Autobahn kreuzt die Landstraße an dieser Stelle.” (The highway intersects with the country road at this point.)
   • “Die U-Bahn-Linien kreuzen sich am Hauptbahnhof.” (The subway lines intersect at the main train station.)

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