German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
Einfahrt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌfaːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine noundriveway
Example
Bitte die Einfahrt freihalten.
Please keep the driveway clear.
More examples
Ein Lieferwagen stand in der Einfahrt.
A delivery van stood in the driveway.
Core concept
The opening and short driving path through which a vehicle enters private land or an enclosed parking place.
Common phrases
Einfahrt freihalten
leave the driveway clear
auf der Einfahrt parken
park in the driveway
die Einfahrt versperren
bar the driveway
Similar words
Zufahrt: An access road connecting a public road with private land for incoming vehicles.
Ausfahrt: A route or opening through which vehicles leave a property or enclosed parking area.
Tor: A movable barrier at a property entrance for vehicles or pedestrians.
Definition in German
Einfahrt bezeichnet den für Fahrzeuge bestimmten Zugang zu einem Grundstück, einer Garage oder einem Parkplatz.
Word origin
The compound Einfahrt joins ein, meaning 'in', and Fahrt, a noun derived from fahren, meaning 'to travel' or 'to drive'.
Usage tips
- Einfahrt usually concerns vehicles, whereas Eingang normally refers to a pedestrian entrance.