German Conversation · Level 18
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German word
Straße
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtʁaːsə/
Meaning
- feminine nounstreet
Example
In dieser Straße gibt es viele Läden.
There are many shops on this street.
More examples
Am Ende der Straße steht ein altes Haus.
At the end of the street there is an old house.
Core concept
A public route through a built-up place, with buildings, shops, pedestrians, and vehicles along it.
Common phrases
in dieser Straße
on this street
auf der Straße
on the street
am Ende der Straße
at the end of the street
Similar words
Weg: A narrow path intended mainly for walking.
Gasse: A narrow, winding lane commonly found in an old town.
Allee: A broad road or path lined with trees on both sides.
Platz: An open public area surrounded by buildings.
Definition in German
ein in einer Stadt oder einem Dorf verlaufender, meist befahrbarer Weg, der öffentlich genutzt wird und an dem Häuser oder Geschäfte stehen.
Word origin
Straße comes through Old High German strāza from Latin strata, meaning a paved or laid road, and later became the ordinary German term for an urban street.
Usage tips
- Straße is feminine, so standard location wording is in der Straße; auf der Straße refers to being out on the street or roadway.
Other meanings
- roadnoun
Related words
- Straßenbahntramnoun
- Straßenverkehrroad trafficnoun
- Straßenlaternestreetlightnoun