der Zoll, –
customs · customs duty
Eine Gebühr oder Kontrolle an einer Grenze für Waren, die in ein Land gebracht oder aus einem Land herausgeführt werden.
The German word "Zoll" has two primary meanings:
- It can refer to "customs," like the government authority or agency that is responsible for collecting tariffs and controlling the flow of goods into and out of a country. 2． Alternatively, it signifies a measurement of length, equivalent to an "inch."
Both meanings derive from the German term "Zoll," which historically meant a measure or toll and is used differently depending on context.
Besides "Zoll" in the context of customs, one could use "Zollbehörde" (customs authority) to be more specific. For measurement, "Zoll" is singularly defined in that it represents the inch, although it's not part of the metric system predominantly used in Germany, where "Zentimeter" (centimeter) is a similar concept for size measurement but not equivalent in length as a measure.
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Examples
Der Zoll wird an der Grenze erhoben.noun
The customs duty is levied at the border.
Am Zoll müssen Reisende oft ihre Koffer öffnen.noun
At customs, travelers often have to open their suitcases.
Am Flughafen kontrolliert der Zoll das Gepäck der Ankommenden.noun
At the airport, customs checks the luggage of the arrivals.
Am Flughafen arbeitet er beim Zoll.noun
At the airport, he works at customs.
Am Hafen wird die Fracht vom Zoll kontrolliert.noun
At the port, the cargo is inspected by customs.
Wir mussten noch Zoll bezahlen.noun
We still had to pay customs duty.
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