der Fahrbahnrand
Translation
roadside, edge of the road, shoulder
Examples
Das Auto steht am Fahrbahnrand.
The car is on the roadside.
Er musste am Fahrbahnrand anhalten.
He had to stop on the shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
to stand/stop at ((the roadside)) The car is standing at the roadside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Straßenrand, Seitenstreifen
Etymology
Composed of 'Fahrbahn' (roadway, lane) and 'Rand' (edge, border). Literally the 'edge of the roadway'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'Rand' (edge) of the 'Fahrbahn' (roadway) where cars pull over.