die Rampe
Translation
ramp, loading ramp, loading bay, stage ramp
Examples
Der LKW steht an der Rampe.
The truck is at the loading ramp.
Ein Rollstuhl braucht eine Rampe.
A wheelchair needs a ramp.
Der Schauspieler trat auf die Rampe.
The actor stepped onto the stage ramp.
Grammar Patterns
an+3 to be at sth. The truck is at the ramp.
auf+4 to go/drive onto sth. Please drive onto the ramp.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auffahrt, Schräge, Neigung
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'rampe', from 'ramper' meaning 'to crawl, climb', referring to an inclined structure.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'ramp', making it very easy to remember. Think of a wheelchair ramp or a loading ramp.