grenzen
Translation
to border, to adjoin, to abut
Examples
Deutschland grenzt an Polen.
Germany borders Poland.
Sein Verhalten grenzt an Wahnsinn.
His behavior 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
Connect it to the noun 'Grenze' (border). The verb 'grenzen' simply means to have a border with something.