kreuzen

See also: Kreuzen

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkʁɔʏ̯tsən/

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Etymology 1

Kreuz +‎ -en. Cognate with Hunsrik kreize.

Verb

1. to cross
2. to crossbreed

Derived terms

• Kreuzung
• ankreuzen

Etymology 2

Calque of (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Dutch kruisen, whence also English cruise.

Verb

1. (nautical, military) to patrol (the sea)
2. (informal) to cruise (for pleasure; also by car)

Derived terms

• Kreuzer

Further reading

• “kreuzen” in Duden online