die Gasse
Translation
alley, lane
Examples
Die Katze verschwand in einer engen Gasse.
The cat disappeared into a narrow alley.
Wir wohnten in einer kleinen Gasse in der Altstadt.
We lived in a small lane in the old town.
Grammar Patterns
in an alley ((to be/live)) He lives in a quiet alley.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Weg, die Straße; Antonyms: die Allee, der Boulevard
Etymology
From Old High German 'gazza' (way, street).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'gassy'. Picture a narrow, gassy alley behind a restaurant.