die Bundesstraße
Translation
federal highway, national road
Examples
Diese Bundesstraße führt nach Hamburg.
This federal highway leads to Hamburg.
Auf der Bundesstraße ist viel Verkehr.
There is a lot of traffic on the federal highway.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject/object) used as a subject or object The federal highway was newly paved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fernstraße (long-distance road), Hauptstraße (main road)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bund' (federation) and 'Straße' (street/road).
Memory Tips
A 'street' (Straße) that belongs to the 'federation' (Bund), similar to a U.S. Highway.