English–German

“one-way street” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌbaːnˌʃtʁaːsə/

Example

In vielen Städten gibt es Einbahnstraßen.

In many cities, there are one-way streets.

Illustration for Einbahnstraße (one-way street)

How to say “one-way street” in German

“One-way street” in German is Einbahnstraße.

A normal city street becomes a one-direction route, with opposing traffic excluded.

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

Example sentences with Einbahnstraße

Die Einbahnstraße ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.

The one-way street is closed due to construction.

Tips for using Einbahnstraße

  • The word does not mean a street with one lane; a multi-lane street can also be an Einbahnstraße if traffic flows only one way.

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