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intersection in German

intersection in German is Kreuzung, Straßenkreuzung, Schnittpunkt — intersection means a place where two or more roads or paths meet or cross.

intersection in German

Kreuzung
noun
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
Straßenkreuzung
noun
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
Schnittpunkt
noun
(geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
Schnittmenge
noun
(geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
Schnittmenge
noun
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.
Durchschnitt
noun
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.
Durchschnittsmenge
noun
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.

What does "intersection" mean?

  1. noun A place where two or more roads or paths meet or cross.
    "The accident happened at a busy intersection downtown."
  2. noun A point or area where two things overlap or have something in common.
    "His work sits at the intersection of art and technology."
  3. noun Mathematics: the point, line, or set of elements shared by two objects or sets.
    "The intersection of the two lines forms a single point."
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intersection in a sentence

  • The accident happened at a busy intersection downtown.
  • His work sits at the intersection of art and technology.
  • The intersection of the two lines forms a single point.

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What is "intersection" in German?

"intersection" in German is Kreuzung, Straßenkreuzung, Schnittpunkt. intersection means: A place where two or more roads or paths meet or cross.

How do you use "intersection" in a sentence?

Example: "The accident happened at a busy intersection downtown." In German, "intersection" is Kreuzung, Straßenkreuzung, Schnittpunkt.

Are there other ways to say "intersection" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "intersection": Kreuzung, Straßenkreuzung, Schnittpunkt, Schnittmenge, Durchschnitt, Durchschnittsmenge.

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