Das Pflaster
Example: Das Pflaster auf der Straße wurde gestern erneuert.
Definition
"Das Pflaster" refers to the paving or surface layer of a street or path, typically made of stones, bricks, or concrete, that provides a durable and stable walking or driving area. For example, "Das Pflaster auf der Straße wurde gestern erneuert" means the street's pavement was renewed yesterday.
Translations
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pavement -
el empedrado -
het trottoir -
l'asfalt -
le trottoir
Etymology
The word "das Pflaster" comes from the German verb 'pflastern,' meaning to pave or cover with stones. It originally referred to the act of laying paving stones, derived from the Latin 'plastrum,' meaning a flat piece or patch. Did you know? "Das Pflaster" also colloquially means a bandage in German, because bandages cover wounds much like paving stones cover streets.
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"Das Pflaster" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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