die Hauptstraße
Translation
main street, main road
Examples
Das Hotel liegt an der Hauptstraße.
The hotel is on the main street.
Die Hauptstraße ist immer sehr belebt.
The main street is always very busy.
Grammar Patterns
on the main street ((on sth.)) on the main street The shop is on the main street.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptverkehrsader (main artery); Antonyms: Nebenstraße (side street), Gasse (alley)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haupt-' (main, head) and 'Straße' (street). Literally 'head street'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'head' street of a town, the most important one with all the shops.