die Ortsumfahrung
Translation
bypass, ring road
Examples
Die neue Ortsumfahrung entlastet den Verkehr im Zentrum.
The new bypass relieves traffic in the center.
Wir nehmen die Ortsumfahrung, um Zeit zu sparen.
We're taking the bypass to save time.
Grammar Patterns
((the bypass)) bypass The bypass is often faster than the route through the city.
Similar Words
Umgehungsstraße, Ringstraße
Etymology
From 'Ort' (place) + 'um' (around) + 'Fahrung' (driving, from 'fahren'). Literally 'driving around a place'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a road that lets you 'fahren' (drive) 'um' (around) an 'Ort' (town) to avoid the center.