die Bahntrasse
Translation
railroad line, track alignment, roadbed
Examples
Die neue Bahntrasse verläuft entlang des Flusses.
The new railroad line runs along the river.
Auf der alten Bahntrasse entstand ein Radweg.
A bike path was created on the old railroad line.
Grammar Patterns
((the railroad line)) the railroad line A new railroad line is being built.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gleisbett (track bed), Eisenbahnstrecke (railroad line)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bahn' (railroad, track) and 'Trasse' (route, alignment).
Memory Tips
Imagine tracing a line ('Trasse') on a map for a new train ('Bahn').