die Bundesautobahn
Translation
federal motorway, federal highway
Examples
Auf vielen Bundesautobahnen gibt es kein Tempolimit.
There is no speed limit on many federal motorways.
Die nächste Raststätte ist auf der Bundesautobahn.
The next service station is on the federal motorway.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) federal motorway The federal motorway connects large cities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Autobahn, Schnellstraße (expressway)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bundes-' (federal) + 'Auto' (car) + 'Bahn' (path/way). Literally 'federal car path'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the federal version of the famous German 'Autobahn'.