Kreuzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kreuzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to cross", "to intersect" or "to cruise".

Essential properties of "kreuzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kreuzen
  • Simple past: kreuzte
  • Participle: gekreuzt

See full conjugation of kreuzen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kreuzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move or travel in a way that intersects another path"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Schiffe kreuzen im Hafen.The ships cruise in the harbor.
  2. Wir kreuzen den Fluss an dieser Stelle.We cross the river at this point.
  3. Die Flugzeuge kreuzen ihre Routen am Himmel.The airplanes cross their routes in the sky.

2.) "To mark with a cross, typically on forms"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte kreuzen Sie die richtige Antwort an.Please tick the correct answer.
  2. Er kreuzt das Kästchen auf dem Formular.He ticks the box on the form.
  3. Sie kreuzen die falsche Option an.You tick the wrong option.

3.) "To cross-breed species to create hybrids"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Forscher kreuzen verschiedene Pflanzenarten.The researchers cross-breed different plant species.
  2. Man kreuzt Hunde, um neue Rassen zu entwickeln.Dogs are cross-bred to develop new breeds.
  3. Sie kreuzen die Sorten für bessere Erträge.They cross-breed the varieties for better yields.
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