die Fahrbahn, -en
roadway
Teil einer Straße, auf dem Autos, Busse oder Fahrräder fahren.
The German word "Fahrbahn" is a noun that means "traffic lane" or "roadway." It is composed of two parts: "Fahr," derived from the verb "fahren," which means "to drive" or "to travel," and "Bahn," which means "path" or "way." Together, "Fahrbahn" refers specifically to the portion of a road designated for vehicles to travel on.
Similar words in German include "Straße" (street), "Weg" (way), and " Fahrstreifen" (traffic lane).
Differences:
- Straße is a more general term for any type of street or road, while Fahrbahn specifically denotes the lane for vehicles.
- Weg can refer to any path, often used for pedestrian pathways as well.
- Fahrstreifen, like Fahrbahn, refers to vehicle lanes but emphasizes a specific marked lane on a road, which can include the context of multiple lanes.
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Examples
Die Fahrbahn ist nass.noun
The roadway is wet.
Auf der Fahrbahn sieht man deutliche Spuren.noun
On the roadway, you can see clear tracks.
Autos fahren auf der Fahrbahn.noun
Cars drive on the roadway.
Eine glatte Fahrbahn kann gefährlich werden.noun
A slick roadway can become dangerous.
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