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crossroads

crossroads

Meaning of crossroads

English

a place where two roads meet and cross each other

Deutsch

Stelle, an der sich zwei Straßen kreuzen

crossroads

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkrɒsrəʊdz/
American English
/ˈkrɔsroʊdz/

crossroads with German translation

crossroads usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

At the crossroads you need to turn right.

An der Kreuzung musst du rechts abbiegen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We met at the crossroads outside the village.

Wir trafen uns an der Kreuzung vor dem Dorf.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between crossroads, junction, and intersection

junction
🇬🇧English

UK: any place where roads meet, also T-shaped

often

ENLeave the motorway at the next junction.

intersection
🇬🇧English

US: the usual word for street crossings in town

very often

ENThe accident happened at a busy intersection.

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What does crossroads mean?

a place where two roads meet and cross each other

How do you pronounce crossroads?

crossroads is pronounced [ˈkrɒsrəʊdz].

How is crossroads used in a sentence?

An der Kreuzung musst du rechts abbiegen. Translation: At the crossroads you need to turn right.

Is crossroads part of Transport vocabulary?

Yes, crossroads can be learned in the Transport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is crossroads part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, crossroads 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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