die Umfahrung
Translation
bypass, beltway, detour
Examples
Die Umfahrung entlastet die Innenstadt vom Verkehr.
The bypass relieves the downtown area of traffic.
Wegen der Baustelle gibt es eine Umfahrung.
There is a detour because of the construction site.
Grammar Patterns
the bypass for sth. (the bypass for sth.) The bypass for Munich is often congested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Umgehungsstraße, Ringstraße
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) + 'fahren' (to drive). Literally, 'driving around' something, like a downtown area.
Memory Tips
Think of a road that lets you 'fahren' (drive) 'um' (around) the city to bypass traffic. Be aware the verb 'umfahren' can mean two opposite things!