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Zollkontrolle

customs check

noun TSOL-kon-tro-le Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Usage Note

Zollkontrolle is an inspection of luggage and goods at a border crossing or airport to enforce customs rules. Germany distinguishes nichts zu verzollen (nothing to declare) and zollpflichtige Waren (dutiable goods).

Examples

"Bei der Zollkontrolle wurde ihr Koffer geöffnet."

Natural Translation

Her suitcase was opened at the customs check.

Literal Translation

At the customs-check was her suitcase opened.

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