Die Strecke
Example: Die Strecke zwischen den beiden Städten ist landschaftlich sehr reizvoll.
Definition
"Die Strecke" refers to the distance or route between two points, often used to describe a path or journey, such as the stretch between two cities. It can indicate the length or area covered, and is commonly used in travel, transport, and geography contexts.
Etymology
The German word "die Strecke" originates from the verb "strecken," meaning to stretch or extend. It evolved to denote something that is stretched out or laid out, like a path or distance. Did you know? The concept of stretching or extending is central to the meaning of "die Strecke."
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"Die Strecke" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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