This is the 6083rd most frequent German word.
cross
The German word "cross" (translated as "Kreuz" in German) means "a structure consisting of an intersection of two lines or bars, often used as a symbol, ornament, or for religious purposes."
Usage here denotes the act of physically crossing a road or street.
Er ging über die Straße, um die andere Seite zu erreichen.
He crossed the street to reach the other side.
Here, the term implies a metaphorical sense of a decision point or branching paths in one's life or choices.
Seine Worte ließen mich an einen Kreuzweg denken.
His words made me think of a crossroads.
In this case, 'cross' refers to the shape or symbol characterized by intersecting lines, used for indication or positioning.