Die Straße
Example: Die Straße ist heute sehr voll mit Autos.
Definition
"Die Straße" refers to a public road or thoroughfare in a town or city, designed for vehicles and pedestrians. It is typically paved and connects different locations, enabling transportation and access. For example, "Die Straße ist heute sehr voll mit Autos" means the street is very busy with cars today.
Etymology
The word "die Straße" comes from Old High German "strāza," borrowed from Latin "strata (via)," meaning 'paved road.' Did you know that "Straße" originally referred specifically to a layered or paved way, highlighting its importance in Roman road-building techniques?
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"Die Straße" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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