traverse in German

traverse in German is durchkreuzen, durchqueren, überqueren — traverse means to travel across or through something, often under difficult conditions.

traverse in German

durchkreuzen

verb

(transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.

durchqueren

verb

(transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.

überqueren

verb

(transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.

What does "traverse" mean?

verb To travel across or through something, often under difficult conditions.
"The climbers traversed the icy ridge before reaching the summit."
verb To move sideways across a slope rather than straight up or down it.
"Skiers traversed the steep slope to control their speed."
noun A route or path that crosses an area, especially in mountaineering.
"The trail includes a narrow traverse along the cliff face."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

traverse in a sentence

The climbers traversed the icy ridge before reaching the summit.
Skiers traversed the steep slope to control their speed.
The trail includes a narrow traverse along the cliff face.

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "traverse" in German?

"traverse" in German is durchkreuzen, durchqueren, überqueren. traverse means: To travel across or through something, often under difficult conditions.

How do you use "traverse" in a sentence?

Example: "The climbers traversed the icy ridge before reaching the summit." In German, "traverse" is durchkreuzen, durchqueren, überqueren.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "traverse": durchkreuzen, durchqueren, überqueren.

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