die Durchfahrt
Translation
passage, thoroughfare, transit
Examples
Die Durchfahrt ist hier verboten.
Passing through is forbidden here.
Die Straße ist für die Durchfahrt gesperrt.
The road is closed for through traffic.
Grammar Patterns
die Durchfahrt ((durch+acc)) passage through (sth.) The passage through the city is difficult.
die Durchfahrt ((für+acc)) passage for (sb./sth.) The passage is closed for trucks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Durchgang (passageway), die Passage (passage)
Etymology
Composed of 'durch' (through) and 'die Fahrt' (the drive, journey). This combination literally means a 'through-drive' or passage.
Memory Tips
You'll frequently see this word on 'Durchfahrt verboten' (No Thoroughfare) signs. Remember it as 'through-drive'.