der Straßenbelag
Translation
road surface, pavement, road surfacing
Examples
Der neue Straßenbelag ist sehr glatt.
The new road surface is very smooth.
Wegen dem Frost gibt es Risse im Straßenbelag.
There are cracks in the road surface due to the frost.
Grammar Patterns
((the road surface)) the road surface The road surface is new.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Asphalt, Pflaster (pavement blocks), Fahrbahndecke (road surface)
Etymology
Composed of 'Straße' (street) and 'Belag' (covering, coating). Literally means 'street covering'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'layer' ('Belag' sounds a bit like 'lay') that is laid on the street ('Straße').