English–German
“sidewalk” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfuːsveːk/
Example
Der Fußweg ist heute nass.
The sidewalk is wet today.
How to say “sidewalk” in German
“Sidewalk” in German is Fußweg.
A human-scale route that leads pedestrians past traffic or through open space without serving cars.
Example sentences with Fußweg
Die Kinder laufen auf dem Fußweg zur Schule.
The children walk to school on the sidewalk.
Tips for using Fußweg
- Gehweg commonly labels a sidewalk beside a road, while Fußweg can also refer to a pedestrian path away from roads.
Other German words for “sidewalk”
Bitte nicht auf dem Gehweg parken.
Please don't park on the sidewalk.
Die Bürgersteige in der Innenstadt sind oft eng.
The sidewalks downtown are often narrow.