noun
der Bordstein, -e
curb
The German word "Bordstein" is a compound noun made of:
- Bord (edge, curb)
- Stein (stone)
Meaning:
"Bordstein" refers to the curbstone or curb—the stone edging of a sidewalk along a street.
Similar words:
- Randstein (also curb stone)
- Gehwegkante (edge of a sidewalk)
Differences:
- While Bordstein directly refers to the physical stone forming the curb, Randstein is often used synonymously but can emphasize the boundary aspect.
- Gehwegkante focuses more on the edge of the sidewalk area rather than the stone itself.
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Examples
Das Auto hält am Bordstein an.noun
The car stops at the curb.
Die Kinder sprangen mutig über die hohen Bordsteine.noun
The children jumped bravely over the high curbs.
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