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“road closure” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɛʁʊŋ/

Example

Auf der Autobahn gibt es eine Sperrung wegen eines Unfalls.

There is a road closure on the autobahn because of an accident.

Illustration for Sperrung (road closure)

How to say “road closure” in German

“Road closure” in German is Sperrung.

A barrier or official roadblock turns a normally open route into a no-entry stretch.

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

Example sentences with Sperrung

Wegen Bauarbeiten gibt es heute eine Sperrung in der Innenstadt.

Because of construction work, there is a road closure in the city center today.

Tips for using Sperrung

  • Sperrung is feminine, with the definite article die and the plural form Sperrungen.

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