No. 10,945 in German
schengen
"Schengen" refers to an area in Europe where 27 countries have abolished border controls for free movement under the Schengen Agreement.
In a sentence
Das Schengen-Abkommen erleichtert das Reisen zwischen europäischen Ländern.
The Schengen Agreement facilitates travel between European countries.
Here, 'Schengen' is used as a proper noun, naming the agreement within Europe regarding border control.
Viele Länder gehören zum Schengen-Raum, der offene Grenzen ermöglicht.
Many countries are part of the Schengen Area, which allows open borders.
In this sentence, 'Schengen-Raum' refers to the geographical area governed by the Schengen Agreement.
Die Schengen-Visa ermöglicht es Touristen, mehrere europäische Länder zu besuchen.
The Schengen visa enables tourists to visit multiple European countries.
The term 'Schengen-Visa' is used to describe the visa type that grants access to countries within the Schengen Area.
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