das Autobahnschild
Translation
highway sign
Examples
Das Autobahnschild zeigt die nächste Ausfahrt an.
The highway sign indicates the next exit.
Wir folgten den Autobahnschildern nach Berlin.
We followed the highway signs to Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
to read/see ((sth.)) to read/see ((a highway sign))
Similar Words
Straßenschild (street sign)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Auto' (car), 'Bahn' (track/way), and 'Schild' (sign). Literally 'car-way-sign'.
Memory Tips
Picture the distinctive blue signs on the German Autobahn to remember this word.