die Ortsdurchfahrt
Translation
town thoroughfare, main road through a town, through-traffic route
Examples
Die Ortsdurchfahrt ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.
The town thoroughfare is closed due to construction work.
Die neue Umgehungsstraße entlastet die Ortsdurchfahrt.
The new bypass relieves the town thoroughfare.
Grammar Patterns
die Ortsdurchfahrt ((as subject)) as a subject The town thoroughfare is often congested.
Similar Words
Durchgangsstraße, Hauptstraße
Etymology
From 'Ort' (place, town) + 'durch' (through) + 'Fahrt' (drive, journey). Literally a 'town-through-drive'.
Memory Tips
Picture a main road that cuts right 'through' a 'town'. This word is common on traffic signs.