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die Fahrbahn

roadway, carriageway, lane

Auf der Fahrbahn ist ein Hindernis.

There is an obstacle on the roadway.

Die Fahrbahn ist wegen eines Unfalls gesperrt.

The roadway is closed due to an accident.

Bitte wechseln Sie nicht die Fahrbahn.

Please do not change lanes.

on the roadway auf der Fahrbahn Be careful when driving on the wet roadway.

to cross the roadway die Fahrbahn überqueren Look both ways before you cross the roadway.

Synonyms: die Straße, die Fahrspur; Antonyms: der Gehweg, der Bürgersteig

A compound of 'fahren' (to drive) and 'Bahn' (path, track). Literally a 'driving path'.

Think of it as a 'Bahn' (path) that you 'fahren' (drive) on. Contrast it with 'Gehweg' (walking path/pavement).

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