English–German

“federal highway” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌʃtʁaːsə/

Example

Auf den Bundesstraßen ist heute viel Verkehr.

There is a lot of traffic on the federal highways today.

Illustration for Bundesstraße (federal highway)

How to say “federal highway” in German

“Federal highway” in German is Bundesstraße.

A major numbered road carrying traffic between towns, cities, and wider regions.

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

Example sentences with Bundesstraße

Beim Navigieren sollte man rechtzeitig von der Bundesstraße abbiegen.

When navigating, one should turn off the federal highway in good time.

Tips for using Bundesstraße

  • Bundesstraße refers to the road category, whereas Autobahn refers to the separate motorway category; the two terms are not interchangeable.

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