die Fahrbahn
roadway
The part of a road intended for traffic by vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
EXAMPLE
Wegen eines Unfalls ist die rechte Fahrbahn komplett gesperrt.
Because of an accident, the right lane is completely closed.
die Fahrbahn
roadway
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Fahrbahn' is a compound noun made up of 'fahren' (to drive / to travel) and 'die Bahn' (track / path). It literally means a 'track' or path on which vehicles 'fahren' (drive).
EXAMPLE
Bitte bleiben Sie mit Ihrem Fahrzeug auf der rechten Fahrbahn.
Please keep your vehicle on the right-hand roadway.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives used in connection with 'Fahrbahn' (roadway) are 'nass' (wet), 'glatt' (slippery), 'trocken' (dry), or 'gesperrt' (closed). Typical verbs are 'überqueren' (to cross), 'blockieren' (to block), or 'von der Fahrbahn abkommen' (to leave the roadway).
EXAMPLE
Bei nasser Fahrbahn sollten Sie langsamer fahren.
On a wet roadway, you should drive more slowly.
Context: traffic
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of road traffic. You often hear or read it in traffic reports, police warnings, or driving school.
EXAMPLE
Achtung, Personen auf der Fahrbahn auf der A5 in Richtung Süden!
Attention, people on the roadway on the A5 heading south!
Compare with
Fahrbahn vs Gasse
alley
Die Gasse refers to the entire narrow route, usually between buildings. Die Fahrbahn is only the part of such a route intended for vehicles. A Gasse can also have a Fahrbahn if vehicles are allowed to travel there.
Fahrbahn
Die Fahrbahn der engen Altstadtgasse wird heute repariert.
The roadway of the narrow alley in the old town is being repaired today.
Gasse
Die schmale Gasse zwischen den alten Häusern wird heute gesperrt.
The narrow alley between the old buildings is being closed today.
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