die Bergstraße
mountain road
A road that runs through mountainous terrain or along or up a mountain.
EXAMPLE
Die Bergstraße ist im Winter oft wegen Schnee und Eis gesperrt.
The mountain road is often closed in winter because of snow and ice.
die Bergstraße
mountain road / Bergstraße
die Bergstraße, die Bergstraßen
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Meanings
die Bergstraße
Bergstraße
A region on the western edge of the Odenwald between Darmstadt and Heidelberg, known for its wine growing and mild climate.
EXAMPLE
Im Frühling besuchen viele Touristen die Bergstraße, um die blühenden Obstbäume zu sehen.
In spring, many tourists visit the Bergstraße to see the fruit trees in bloom.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bergstraße, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bergstraßen |
| genitive | der Bergstraße |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bergstraße | die Bergstraßen |
| accusative | die Bergstraße | die Bergstraßen |
| dative | der Bergstraße | den Bergstraßen |
| genitive | der Bergstraße | der Bergstraßen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Bergstraße' (mountain road) consists of 'Berg' (mountain) and 'Straße' (road). These parts make the road meaning easy to understand; as the name of a region, however, the word refers to an entire area.
EXAMPLE
Die schmale Bergstraße führt in vielen Kurven zum Gipfel.
The narrow mountain road leads to the summit in many winding turns.
Wir verbringen ein Wochenende an der Bergstraße und besuchen mehrere Weinorte.
We are spending a weekend in the Bergstraße region and visiting several wine-growing towns.
Typical collocations
Typical combinations are 'eine kurvenreiche Bergstraße' (a winding mountain road), 'eine steile Bergstraße' (a steep mountain road), and 'eine enge Bergstraße' (a narrow mountain road). These describe features that are important when driving on such roads.
EXAMPLE
Auf der kurvenreichen Bergstraße müssen wir besonders vorsichtig fahren.
We have to drive especially carefully on the winding mountain road.
Context clue
Place names such as Bensheim, Heppenheim, or Weinheim often indicate that the region is meant. In texts about wine growing and excursions, 'Bergstraße' (Bergstraße region) can also be the name of this region.
EXAMPLE
Bei unserer Reise an die Bergstraße besichtigen wir die Altstadt von Heppenheim.
During our trip to the Bergstraße region, we are visiting the old town of Heppenheim.
The correct preposition
For staying in this region, 'an der Bergstraße' (in the Bergstraße region) is customary. When traveling there, use 'an die Bergstraße' (to the Bergstraße region).
EXAMPLE
Meine Großeltern wohnen an der Bergstraße.
My grandparents live in the Bergstraße region.
Im September fahren wir an die Bergstraße.
We are traveling to the Bergstraße region in September.
In real life
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