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How do you say "checkpoint" in German?
der Kontrollpunkt
In German, "checkpoint" is der Kontrollpunkt.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'kon-TROLL-poonkt', stress on the second syllable, close to the English words.
Grammar notes
der Kontrollpunkt is masculine. Plural: der Kontrollpunkte.
Example sentence
Wachen standen am Kontrollpunkt.
Guards stood at the checkpoint.
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How to remember der Kontrollpunkt
Der Kontrollpunkt combines Kontrolle (control, check) and Punkt (point) - a checkpoint is literally a 'control point'.
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Questions about der Kontrollpunkt
How do you say "checkpoint" in German?
In German, "checkpoint" is der Kontrollpunkt. It is a noun.
Is der Kontrollpunkt masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Kontrollpunkt is masculine. Plural: der Kontrollpunkte.
How is der Kontrollpunkt used in a sentence?
Use der Kontrollpunkt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wachen standen am Kontrollpunkt. (Guards stood at the checkpoint.).
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