verzollen
Translation
to declare at customs, to pay duty on
Examples
Ich muss diese Waren verzollen.
I have to declare these goods at customs.
Haben Sie etwas zu verzollen?
Do you have anything to declare?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to declare sth. at customs You have to verzollen all imported goods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deklarieren (to declare)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (used to form verbs) + 'Zoll' (customs, duty). Literally 'to apply customs duty to something'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'der Zoll' means 'customs', 'verzollen' is the logical verb for the action you perform at customs. Picture the customs officer asking 'Haben Sie etwas zu verzollen?'