der Randstein
Translation
kerbstone, kerb
Examples
Das Auto ist gegen den Randstein gefahren.
The car drove into the kerbstone.
Parken Sie bitte nicht auf dem Randstein.
Please do not park on the kerb.
Grammar Patterns
to drive against ((sth.)) to drive against sth. He drove against the kerb.
to park on ((sth.)) to park on sth. You are not allowed to park on the kerb.
Similar Words
der Bordstein (kerbstone)
Etymology
From 'Rand' (edge, border) + 'Stein' (stone). Literally an 'edge stone', which perfectly describes a kerbstone.
Memory Tips
It's the 'Stein' (stone) at the 'Rand' (edge) of the road. A very literal and easy-to-remember compound word.