die Staatsstraße
Translation
state road, state highway
Examples
Diese Staatsstraße verbindet zwei große Städte.
This state road connects two large cities.
Auf der Staatsstraße gibt es oft viel Verkehr.
There is often a lot of traffic on the state road.
Grammar Patterns
((on the Staatsstraße)) to drive/be on the state road It's always busy on the state road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Landesstraße, Fernstraße
Etymology
Composed of 'Staat' (state) and 'Straße' (street/road). Literally means 'state road'.
Memory Tips
Think of a major road ('Straße') that is maintained by the 'Staat' (state).