die Bundesautobahn
Translation
federal motorway, federal highway, autobahn
Examples
Auf den Bundesautobahnen gibt es oft Stau.
There are often traffic jams on the federal motorways.
Die neue Bundesautobahn wird bald eröffnet.
The new federal motorway will be opened soon.
Grammar Patterns
to drive on the Bundesautobahn to drive on the federal highway We are driving on the Bundesautobahn A9.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Autobahn, Schnellstraße (expressway)
Etymology
From 'Bund' (federal) + 'Auto' (car) + 'Bahn' (track, way). A federal path for cars.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous German 'Autobahn'. 'Bundes-' just specifies that it's a federal one, managed by the national government.