German Conversation · Level 180
30 words
German word
Trasse
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʁasə/
Meaning
- feminine nounroute
Example
Die Trasse verläuft entlang des Flusses.
The route runs along the river.
More examples
Die geplante Trasse für die Pipeline würde das Naturschutzgebiet durchschneiden.
The planned pipeline route would cut through the nature reserve.
Core concept
A line on a map that becomes a physical corridor for a road, railway, or pipeline.
Common phrases
Trasse für Pipelines
pipeline route
Trasse anlegen
lay out a route
Trasse durch das Naturschutzgebiet
route through the nature reserve
Similar words
Strecke: A section or distance between two points, especially along a route.
Route: A chosen path for travel or deliveries.
Definition in German
Ein bestimmter, meist vermessener oder geplanter Verlauf für Straßen, Eisenbahnen, Leitungen oder ähnliche bauliche Anlagen.
Word origin
German Trasse was borrowed from French tracé, a noun meaning a laid-out line or course.
Usage tips
- Trasse is mainly used for planned or built infrastructure, while Route and Strecke also cover ordinary travel paths.
Other meanings
- right-of-waynoun
Related words
- trassierenrouteverb
- Trassenkonfliktroute conflictnoun