die Durchfahrt
Translation
passage, thoroughfare, transit
Examples
Die Durchfahrt ist hier verboten.
Passing through is forbidden here.
Die Straße ist für die Durchfahrt gesperrt.
The road is closed for through traffic.
Grammar Patterns
die Durchfahrt ((durch+acc)) passage through (sth.) The passage through the city is difficult.
die Durchfahrt ((für+acc)) passage for (sb./sth.) The passage is closed for trucks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Durchgang (passage), die Passage (passage)
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) + 'die Fahrt' (the drive, journey). It literally means a 'drive through' or passage.
Memory Tips
Often seen on road signs: 'Durchfahrt verboten' means 'No Thoroughfare'. Breaking it down into 'durch' and 'Fahrt' makes it easy to remember.