Fahrbahn

dieNoun

roadway; carriageway; lane

English translations

  1. 01

    roadway

  2. 02

    carriageway

  3. 03

    lane

Word details

German meaning
Der Teil einer Straße, der für den Fahrverkehr bestimmt ist.
English meaning
Roadway
Synonym
Straße
German example
Die Fahrbahn war wegen des Unfalls gesperrt.
English example
The roadway was closed due to the accident.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Fahrbahn
Plural Form
die Fahrbahnen

Example sentences with “Fahrbahn”

  1. Die Fahrbahn ist wegen Eisglätte gesperrt. (The roadway is closed due to ice.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fahrbahn the same as Straße?

No. 'Straße' refers to the whole street (including sidewalks), whereas 'Fahrbahn' specifically refers to the part meant for vehicles.