der Checkpoint
Translation
checkpoint, control point
Examples
Wir passierten mehrere Checkpoints an der Grenze.
We passed several checkpoints at the border.
Am Checkpoint wurde jedes Auto kontrolliert.
At the checkpoint, every car was inspected.
Grammar Patterns
at a checkpoint (an einem Checkpoint) We had to stop at the checkpoint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kontrollpunkt, die Kontrollstelle
Etymology
A direct loanword from English, combining 'check' and 'point'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'point' on a road or border where authorities 'check' documents or vehicles.