der Gehsteig, -e
sidewalk
Ein Bereich am Rand einer Straße, auf dem Menschen sicher zu Fuß gehen können.
The German word "Gehsteig" is a noun that means "sidewalk" or "pavement." It is a compound word derived from "gehen" (to walk) and "Steig" (a path or way). Essentially, a "Gehsteig" refers to a designated area along a street where pedestrians can walk.
Similar words in German include "Bürgersteig" (sidewalk) and "Trottoir" (the Swiss German word for sidewalk, borrowed from French).
Difference Between Similar Words:
- Gehsteig: Commonly used in southern Germany and Austria.
- Bürgersteig: More prevalent in northern and central Germany.
- Trottoir: Primarily used in Switzerland.
Though all these words mean "sidewalk," their usage varies regionally within German-speaking countries.
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Examples
Auf dem Gehsteig laufen viele Menschen.noun
On the sidewalk many people are walking.
Die Stadt muss den Gehsteig reparieren, weil er beschädigt ist.noun
The city must repair the sidewalk because it is damaged.
Die Kinder fegen die schmutzigen Gehsteige.noun
The children are sweeping the dirty sidewalks.
Bitte stell dein Fahrrad nicht auf den Gehsteig.noun
Please don't put your bicycle on the sidewalk.
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