der Autohof
Translation
motorway service area, truck stop
Examples
Der LKW-Fahrer macht eine Pause am Autohof.
The lorry driver is taking a break at the truck stop.
Am Autohof kann man tanken und etwas essen.
You can refuel and eat something at the service area.
Grammar Patterns
an+3 ((dem Autohof)) … 'at the service area'. Wir treffen uns am Autohof.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Raststätte (often smaller), Parkplatz (parking lot)
Etymology
Composed of 'Auto' (car) and 'Hof' (courtyard, yard). A 'courtyard for cars'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'courtyard' (Hof) off the motorway for vehicles (Auto).