der Gehsteig
sidewalk
A paved path along the side of a road intended for pedestrians.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder gingen auf dem Gehsteig nach Hause.
The children walked home on the sidewalk.
der Gehsteig
sidewalk
der Gehsteig, die Gehsteige
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gehsteig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gehsteige |
| genitive | des Gehsteiges |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gehsteig | die Gehsteige |
| accusative | den Gehsteig | die Gehsteige |
| dative | dem Gehsteig | den Gehsteigen |
| genitive | des Gehsteiges des Gehsteigs | der Gehsteige |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Gehsteig' (sidewalk) combines 'Geh-' (from 'gehen', to walk) with 'Steig' (a path or narrow trail). The compound therefore refers to a path for walking.
EXAMPLE
Der Gehsteig vor dem Haus ist frisch gepflastert.
The sidewalk in front of the house has just been paved.
Preposition and case
To describe being on the sidewalk, German usually uses 'auf' (on) with the dative. For movement onto the sidewalk, it uses 'auf' (onto) with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder spielten auf dem Gehsteig.
The children played on the sidewalk.
Der Radfahrer fuhr auf den Gehsteig.
The cyclist rode onto the sidewalk.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'auf dem Gehsteig gehen' (to walk on the sidewalk), 'den Gehsteig benutzen' (to use the sidewalk), and 'den Gehsteig räumen' (to clear the sidewalk). The word often appears in connection with pedestrians, road traffic, or snow.
EXAMPLE
Im Winter muss die Hausverwaltung den Gehsteig räumen.
In winter, the property management company has to clear the sidewalk.
In real life
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