der Bürgersteig
Translation
sidewalk, pavement
Examples
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Bürgersteig.
The children are playing on the sidewalk.
Der Bürgersteig ist im Winter oft glatt.
The sidewalk is often slippery in winter.
Grammar Patterns
auf+3 gehen/laufen/spielen ((on the sidewalk)) to walk/run/play on the sidewalk The children are playing on the sidewalk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gehweg, Trottoir
Etymology
From 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Steig' (path, climb). Literally a 'citizen's path'.
Memory Tips
Picture citizens ('Bürger') climbing ('steigen') onto the raised path next to the street.