die Grenzkontrollstelle
Translation
border control point, checkpoint
Examples
An der Grenzkontrollstelle wurden alle Autos kontrolliert.
All cars were checked at the border control point.
Grammar Patterns
((at+dat)) to wait at the border control point Wir mussten lange an der Grenzkontrollstelle warten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grenzübergang, Zollamt
Etymology
Composed of 'Grenze' (border) + 'Kontrolle' (control) + 'Stelle' (point/place).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Stelle' (place) where they 'kontrollieren' (control) you at the 'Grenze' (border).