German word

Allee

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈleː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounavenue

Example

Die Allee ist im Frühling sehr schön.

The avenue looks beautiful in spring.

Illustration for Allee (avenue)

More examples

Am Sonnabend liefen Kinder die Allee entlang.

On Saturday, children walked along the avenue.

Core concept

A broad route framed by rows of trees, with the trees marking the pedestrian path.

Common phrases

  • die Allee entlang

    along the avenue

  • an der Allee spazieren gehen

    take a walk along the avenue

  • eine breite Allee

    a broad avenue

Similar words

Straße: A general road in a town or city for vehicles and pedestrians.
Weg: A narrow route for walking or cycling.
Promenade: A pedestrian path designed for scenic walks.

Definition in German

Eine breite Promenade oder Straße, bei der Baumreihen den Fußweg betonen.

Word origin

German Allee comes through French allée, a noun formed from aller, "to go," for a passage or way.

Usage tips

  • Allee is feminine: die Allee, der Allee, and the plural Alleen.

Other meanings

  • boulevardnoun

Related words

  • Lindenalleelinden avenuenoun
  • Prachtalleemagnificent avenuenoun
  • alleeartigavenue-likeadjective

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