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verge in German

verge in German is Rand, Seitenstreifen, grenzen an — verge means the point right before something happens; the brink or edge.

verge in German

Rand
noun
Seitenstreifen
noun
(UK, Western Australia, New Zealand) The grassy area between the footpath and the street; a tree lawn; a grassed strip running alongside either side of an outback road.
grenzen an
verb
(intransitive) To be or come very close; to border; to approach.

What does "verge" mean?

  1. noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
    "The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout."
  2. noun An edge or border, such as a grass strip beside a road.
    "He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass."
  3. verb To come close to or border on something.
    "Her excitement verged on obsession."

verge in a sentence

  • The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout.
  • She was on the verge of tears during the speech.
  • He pulled the car onto the grass verge to let traffic pass.
  • Her excitement verged on obsession.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "verge" in German?

"verge" in German is Rand, Seitenstreifen, grenzen an. verge means: The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.

How do you use "verge" in a sentence?

Example: "The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the buyout." In German, "verge" is Rand, Seitenstreifen, grenzen an.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "verge": Rand, Seitenstreifen, grenzen an.

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