die Grenzkontrolle
Translation
border control, border check
Examples
Bei der Grenzkontrolle mussten wir die Pässe zeigen.
We had to show our passports at the border control.
Die Grenzkontrollen wurden verschärft.
The border controls have been tightened.
Grammar Patterns
to carry out a border check ((eine Grenzkontrolle durchführen)) The police are carrying out checks at the border.
Similar Words
Synonym: Zollkontrolle (customs control)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Grenze' (border) and 'Kontrolle' (control).
Memory Tips
Literally 'border control'. It's a straightforward compound noun.