die Strecke, -n
distance · route
Es ist ein Weg oder eine Linie zwischen zwei Punkten.
The German word "Strecke" is a noun that means "route," "distance," or "stretch" (of a path, road, or track). It is derived from the verb "strecken," which means "to stretch."
Similar words:
- Weg (way, path)
- Route (route)
- Abschnitt (section, segment)
- Distanz (distance)
Difference:
- Strecke often emphasizes the spatial extension or length, especially of a journey or track.
- Weg is more general and can refer to any path or way, not necessarily defined by length.
- Route implies a planned or specified course.
- Abschnitt focuses on a part or segment of a whole.
- Distanz places emphasis purely on the measurable distance between two points, sometimes more abstract.
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Examples
Die Strecke ist mehrere Kilometer lang.noun
The distance is several kilometers long.
Eine lange Strecke liegt vor uns.noun
A long distance lies ahead of us.
Die Strecke ist abgesperrt.noun
The route is closed off.
Viele Leute laufen jeden Morgen auf dieser Strecke.noun
Many people run on this route every morning.
Für diese Strecke benötigen wir mehr Zeit.noun
For this route we need more time.
Viele Sportler laufen die Strecke jeden Morgen.noun
Many athletes run the route every morning.
Die beiden Strecken sind ungefähr gleich lang.noun
The two routes are approximately the same length.
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