der Gehweg
Translation
sidewalk, footpath
Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Gehweg.
The children are playing on the sidewalk.
Bitte benutzen Sie den Gehweg.
Please use the sidewalk.
Grammar Patterns
auf+3 on the sidewalk One walks on the sidewalk.
Similar Words
Bürgersteig (sidewalk), Trottoir (sidewalk)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'gehen' (to go, to walk) and 'Weg' (way, path). Literally a 'walk-way'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Geh' (from gehen, to walk) + 'Weg' (way). It's a way for walking.