noun
Fahrspur
lane
Ein Teil einer Straße, der breit genug für ein Auto ist und durch Linien markiert wird.
The German word "Fahrspur" is a compound noun made up of:
- Fahr (from fahren) meaning "drive" or "travel"
- Spur meaning "track" or "lane"
Meaning:
"Fahrspur" refers to a "lane" or "driving lane" on a road where vehicles travel.
Similar words:
- Fahrbahn (carriageway, roadway) — refers to the entire part of the road used by vehicles.
- Spur (track, trace) — more general, can refer to any kind of track or groove, not specifically for driving lanes.
Difference:
- "Fahrspur" specifically denotes one lane within the roadway designated for vehicle movement.
- "Fahrbahn" is the whole vehicle lane system, often including multiple Fahrspuren.
- "Spur" alone is broader and less specific; can refer to tracks or traces in many contexts.
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Examples
Auf der rechten Fahrspur wurde gestern gebaut.noun
Construction was done on the right lane yesterday.
Darf ich auf dieser Fahrspur noch geradeaus fahren?noun
May I still drive straight ahead in this lane?
Wegen eines Unfalls musste die Fahrspur gesperrt werden.noun
Because of an accident, the lane had to be closed.
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