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der Zoll

inch

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Meaning of der Zoll

a unit for measuring length equal to 2.54 centimetres

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German/deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/
inch
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What's the difference between der Zoll / Zollmaß / Längeneinheit / Zollstock / Zollgebühr / Maßeinheit

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der Zoll

inch — a unit for measuring length equal to 2.54 centimetres

B1Often
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Zollmaß

A rare technical term for a length measure in inches; sounds more like a measurement term than everyday speech.

B1Rarely

Das Zollmaß des Rahmens beträgt genau ein Zoll.

Дюймовый размер рамы составляет ровно один дюйм.

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Längeneinheit

A general word for any unit of length; it does not mean inch specifically, only the measurement category.

B1Often

Der Zoll ist eine Längeneinheit aus dem angelsächsischen Maßsystem.

Дюйм — это единица длины из англосаксонской системы мер.

Z
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Zollstock

A folding ruler; it is a measuring tool, not the length unit itself.

B1Often

Der Handwerker misst die Breite mit dem Zollstock.

Мастер измеряет ширину складным метром.

Z
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Zollgebühr

A customs fee; this is not a length unit at all, but a charge at customs.

B1Often

Für die Einfuhr der Ware fällt eine Zollgebühr an.

За ввоз товара взимается таможенный сбор.

M
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Maßeinheit

A general word for any measuring unit; an inch is only one possible example.

B1Often

Der Meter ist eine Maßeinheit für die Länge.

Метр — это единица измерения длины.

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2,54 Zentimeter

The exact metric equivalent of one inch; not a real synonym in form, but an equivalence in meaning.

B1Very Often

Ein Zoll entspricht 2,54 Zentimetern.

Один дюйм соответствует 2,54 сантиметра.

E
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englische Einheit

A unit from the English system of measures; it refers to origin, not to the exact value.

B1Rarely

Der Zoll ist eine englische Einheit für Längen.

Дюйм — это английская единица длины.

L
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Länge

A very general word meaning extent or size in one dimension; it is not a specific unit like an inch.

B1Very Often

Die Länge des Tisches beträgt einen Meter.

Длина стола составляет один метр.

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der Zoll translation: inch. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/

der Zoll translation

inch

der Zoll transcription

/deːɐ̯ t͡sɔl/

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eine Längeneinheit, die 2,54 Zentimetern entspricht

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