English–German

“country road” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlantˌʃtʁaːsə/

Example

Wir fahren heute über die Landstraße, weil die Autobahn gesperrt ist.

We're driving along the country road today because the highway is closed.

Illustration for Landstraße (country road)

How to say “country road” in German

“Country road” in German is Landstraße.

A two-lane paved road crosses fields and wooded stretches between villages and small towns.

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

Example sentences with Landstraße

Der LKW blockiert die Landstraße, sodass der Verkehr stockt.

The truck is blocking the country road, so traffic is slowing down.

Tips for using Landstraße

  • In über die Landstraße, über takes the accusative because it describes movement along a route.

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