der Bürgersteig
Translation
pavement, sidewalk
Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Bürgersteig.
The children are playing on the pavement.
Der Bürgersteig ist im Winter oft glatt.
The pavement is often slippery in winter.
Grammar Patterns
auf+3 gehen/laufen/spielen ((on the pavement)) to walk/run/play on the pavement The children are playing on the pavement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gehweg, Trottoir
Etymology
From 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Steig' (path, climb). Literally a 'citizen's path'.
Memory Tips
Imagine citizens ('Bürger') stepping up ('steigen') onto the raised path to be safe from traffic.