der Zoll
Translation
customs, duty, tariff, inch
Examples
Wir mussten am Flughafen durch den Zoll.
We had to go through customs at the airport.
Auf diese Waren wird ein hoher Zoll erhoben.
A high duty is levied on these goods.
Der Bildschirm ist 24 Zoll groß.
The screen is 24 inches large.
Grammar Patterns
durch den Zoll gehen to go through customs You have to go through customs at the border.
Zoll auf ((et4)) erheben to levy duty on sth. The government levies a high duty on cars.
((number)) Zoll groß sein to be ((number)) inches large This tablet is 10 inches large.
Similar Words
die Abgabe (levy), die Steuer (tax); das Maß (measurement)
Etymology
From Old High German 'zol' (payment, toll). The meaning 'inch' is related but distinct.
Memory Tips
Think of paying a 'toll' (which sounds like Zoll) at the border for 'customs'. Remember 'inch' as a second, separate meaning.