der Asphalt
Translation
asphalt, tarmac
Examples
Die Straße ist mit neuem Asphalt bedeckt.
The road is covered with new asphalt.
Der Geruch von heißem Asphalt liegt in der Luft.
The smell of hot asphalt is in the air.
Grammar Patterns
to be covered with ((sth.)) to be covered with sth. The road is covered with new asphalt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Teer, Bitumen
Etymology
An international word from Ancient Greek 'ásphaltos' (asphalt).
Memory Tips
The word 'Asphalt' is almost identical to English 'asphalt', making it easy to remember. Just focus on the German pronunciation and its masculine gender, 'der'.