der Bürgersteig, -e
sidewalk
Dies ist ein fester Weg an der Seite einer Straße, auf dem Menschen zu Fuß gehen, damit sie sicher vor den Autos sind.
The German word "Bürgersteig" is a noun that means "sidewalk" or "pavement". It is composed of "Bürger" (citizen) and "Steig" (path or way), literally translating to "citizen's path". This term is used to refer to the pedestrian walkway alongside a road.
Similar words in German include "Fußweg" (footpath), "Gehweg" (walkway), and "Tramples" (a more informal or colloquial term for a side path).
The difference among these terms typically lies in regional usage and context. For instance, "Fußweg" may refer to any walking route while "Bürgersteig" specifically denotes a designated pedestrian walking area alongside a roadway.
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Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Bürgersteig.noun
The children are playing on the sidewalk.
Bitte stellen Sie keine Fahrräder auf den Bürgersteig.noun
Please do not put bicycles on the sidewalk.
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