English–German
“freeway” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn/
Example
Auf der Autobahn darf man manchmal sehr schnell fahren.
On the freeway, you can sometimes drive very fast.
How to say “freeway” in German
“Freeway” in German is Autobahn.
A separated high-speed road links distant places through long stretches of country, with access limited to motor vehicles.
Example sentences with Autobahn
Bei Baustellen auf der Autobahn wird die Geschwindigkeit oft reduziert.
Speed is often reduced at construction sites on the freeway.
Tips for using Autobahn
- The usual phrase is auf der Autobahn, using the dative after auf for a location; movement onto the road takes auf die Autobahn.