grenzen
Translation
to border, to adjoin, to abut
Examples
Deutschland grenzt an Polen.
Germany borders Poland.
Sein Verhalten grenzt an Wahnsinn.
His behaviour borders on madness.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) an+4 grenzen to border on sth. Deutschland grenzt an neun Staaten.
Similar Words
anliegen, anstoßen
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Grenze' (border, limit).
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'Grenze' (border). The verb 'grenzen' describes the action of having such a border with something.