race track
die Rennstrecke, die Rennstrecken
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race track
A specially built and often closed-off track where races, especially with vehicles or horses, are held.
Die Formel 1 fährt am Wochenende auf der berühmten Rennstrecke in Monaco.
Formula 1 is racing this weekend on the famous race track in Monaco.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rennstrecken |
| genitive | der Rennstrecke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rennstrecke | die Rennstrecken |
| accusative | die Rennstrecke | die Rennstrecken |
| dative | der Rennstrecke | den Rennstrecken |
| genitive | der Rennstrecke | der Rennstrecken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a clear compound of 'das Rennen' (the race) and 'die Strecke' (the route/track). So it literally means a track on which races take place.
Für das Radrennen wurde eine spezielle Strecke durch die Stadt gesperrt.
For the bicycle race, a special route through the city was closed off.
To describe an activity or a location, you use 'auf der Rennstrecke' (on/at the race track). Movement toward this place is often expressed with 'an die Rennstrecke' (to the race track).
Die Fahrer trainieren auf der neuen Rennstrecke.
The drivers are training on the new race track.
Common combinations are 'auf einer Rennstrecke fahren' (to drive on a race track) or 'trainieren' (to train). Adjectives that are often used are 'berühmt' (famous), 'modern' (modern), or 'anspruchsvoll' (challenging).
Er träumt davon, einmal auf einer berühmten Rennstrecke zu fahren.
He dreams of driving on a famous race track one day.
racetrack
Rennstrecke and Rennbahn both refer to a specially designed track for races. Rennstrecke is particularly common in modern usage for vehicle racing, while Rennbahn is also used for horse or dog racing. For motorsports, people usually say Rennstrecke; for a horse-racing event, Rennbahn is a better fit.
Auf der Rennstrecke testen die Fahrer ihre neuen Autos.
The drivers test their new cars on the race track.
Auf der Rennbahn laufen heute mehrere Pferderennen.
Several horse races are taking place at the track today.
