Fahrbahn
dieNounroadway; carriageway; lane
English translations
- 01
roadway
- 02
carriageway
- 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
Related words
- Betonstraße
Concrete road
- Leitplanke
Guardrail
- Leitpfosten
Guide post
- Bordstein
A curb is the edge of a street, usually made of stone or concrete.
- Reibungskoeffizient
Coefficient of friction
- Strassenseite
Side of the street
- Straßenzustand
Road condition
- Fahrstreifen
lane
- mehrspurig
Multilane
- Strasse
Street
- Bremsspur
A skid mark is a visible mark on the road surface caused by the tires locking up during braking.
- Verkehrshubbel
speed bump
- Straßenseite
side of the street
- Schrägseilbrücke
Cable-stayed bridge
- Fahrdamm
Roadway, carriageway
- Betonstrasse
A concrete road is a road whose surface is made of concrete.
- Bremsschwelle
Speed bump
- Magnetschwebebahn
Maglev train
- Straße
street, road
Example sentences with “Fahrbahn”
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.