Nomen

der Fahrstreifen

lane, traffic lane

Der linke Fahrstreifen ist zum Überholen.

The left lane is for overtaking.

Auf der Autobahn gibt es drei Fahrstreifen.

There are three lanes on the motorway.

den Fahrstreifen wechseln to change lanes You must change lanes carefully.

auf dem Fahrstreifen fahren to drive in the lane Stay in the right lane.

Synonyms: Fahrspur

From 'fahren' (to drive) + 'Streifen' (strip, stripe). A 'strip' of road for driving.

Imagine the road is a long 'stripe' or 'strip' (Streifen) that you 'drive' (fahren) on.

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