English–German

“bridge” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbrʏkə/

Example

Ich gehe über die Brücke.

I am walking over the bridge.

Illustration for Brücke (bridge)

How to say “bridge” in German

“Bridge” in German is Brücke.

A crossing laid over an obstacle, creating a connection between places that could not otherwise be reached directly.

Full entry for Brücke: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Brücke

Am Abend gehen wir auf der Brücke spazieren.

In the evening, we take a walk on the bridge.

Tips for using Brücke

  • Movement across a bridge commonly uses über with the accusative, while a position on it uses auf with the dative.

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