die Bodenwelle
Translation
bump in the road, undulation, speed bump
Examples
Achtung, da vorne ist eine große Bodenwelle!
Watch out, there's a big bump up ahead!
Viele Bodenwellen dienen der Verkehrsberuhigung.
Many speed bumps are used for traffic calming.
Grammar Patterns
((über et4)) to drive over sth. to drive over a bump
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unebenheit (unevenness); Antonyms: ebene Fläche (flat surface)
Etymology
A compound of 'Boden' (ground) and 'Welle' (wave). Literally means 'ground wave'.
Memory Tips
Picture the road surface looking like a 'Welle' (wave).