die Bundesautobahn
Translation
federal highway, federal motorway
Examples
Auf vielen Bundesautobahnen gibt es kein Tempolimit.
There is no speed limit on many federal highways.
Die nächste Raststätte ist auf der Bundesautobahn.
The next rest stop is on the federal highway.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) federal highway The federal highway connects large cities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Autobahn, Schnellstraße (expressway)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bundes-' (federal) + 'Auto' (car) + 'Bahn' (path/way). Literally 'federal car path'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the federal version of the famous German 'Autobahn'.