die Bushaltestelle, -n
bus stop
Ein Ort an der Straße, wo ein Bus anhält, damit Menschen ein- und aussteigen können.
The German word "Bushaltestelle" is a compound noun made up of:
- Bus – the same as English, meaning a bus,
- Halte (from "halten") – meaning to stop,
- Stelle – meaning place or spot.
So, "Bushaltestelle" literally means "bus stop" — a designated place where buses stop to pick up or drop off passengers.
Similar words:
- Haltestelle (stop, general for any vehicle),
- Bushaltepunkt (bus stopping point, less common).
Difference:
- "Bushaltestelle" specifically refers to a bus stop, while "Haltestelle" is more general and can be used for stops of different transport types (e.g., tram, train).
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Examples
Die Bushaltestelle ist um die Ecke.noun
The bus stop is around the corner.
Wo befinden sich die nächsten Bushaltestellen?noun
Where are the nearest bus stops located?
Wir warten an der Bushaltestelle auf den Bus.noun
We are waiting for the bus at the bus stop.
Die neue Bushaltestelle hat ein Dach.noun
The new bus stop has a roof.
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