Fahrstreifen
derNountraffic lane
English translations
- 01
lane
- 02
traffic lane
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein abgegrenzter Teil einer Straße, der für eine bestimmte Fahrtrichtung vorgesehen ist.
- English meaning
- lane
- Synonym
- Spur, Fahrbahn
- German example
- Auf der Autobahn gibt es drei Fahrstreifen in jede Richtung.
- English example
- There are three lanes in each direction on the highway.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Fahrstreifen
- Plural Form
- die Fahrstreifen
Related words
- dreispurig
Three-lane means that something has three lanes, typically a road.
- Abbiegespur
Turning lane
- Landstrasse
A country road is a road outside of towns, usually with two lanes.
- Rettungsgasse
emergency lane
Example sentences with “Fahrstreifen”
Der linke Fahrstreifen ist für Überholmanöver gedacht. (The left lane is intended for overtaking maneuvers.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Fahrstreifen the same as Spur?
Yes, 'Fahrstreifen' is the formal term for a traffic lane, while 'Spur' is the more common, colloquial term. Both are masculine (der).