Einbahnstraße
In German, "one way" can refer to a street where traffic moves in only one direction, expressed as Einbahnstraße.
The term Einbahnstraße specifically refers to a street where traffic is restricted to a single direction of travel. If you need to describe something moving or traveling "in one direction" in a more formal context, you can use the phrase In eine Richtung.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Einbahnstraße is a compound noun consisting of Ein (one), Bahn (path or track) and Straße (street).
How does it change in a sentence?
Einbahnstraße is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Einbahnstraßen, and its genitive form (meaning "of the one-way street") is der Einbahnstraße.
Did you know?
- When Germans describe a relationship as a Einbahnstraße, they are referring to a situation where only one person is putting in emotional effort.
- If you are looking for a one-way ticket for a train, you would not use the word for a street, but rather the term einfache Fahrt.
- In some German cities, certain Einbahnstraßen allow bicycles to travel in both directions, a rule indicated by a specific circular sign with a bicycle symbol.
Examples in context
- Das ist eine Einbahnstraße.This street is one way.This sentence is useful for identifying that a street is an Einbahnstraße.Tatoeba #9350511 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9350500 by CK
- Das ist keine Einbahnstraße.This isn't a one-way street.This sentence is useful for stating that a street is not an Einbahnstraße.Tatoeba #13248985 by Waldelfe, translation #10166828 by soliloquist
- Das hier ist eine Einbahnstraße.This is a one-way street.This sentence is useful for pointing out that this specific street is an Einbahnstraße.Tatoeba #2289481 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2268934 by _undertoad
- Diese Straße ist nur in eine Richtung passierbarThis road can only be used in one direction.
- Ist das ein einfacher Flug?Is that a one-way flight?
- Die Wanderung ist ein Abenteuer ohne RückwegThe hike is an adventure with no way back.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are driving through the city center.
- LukasVorsicht, das ist eine Einbahnstraße!Watch out, this is a one-way street!
- LauraOh, ich habe es nicht gesehen.Oh, I didn't see it.
- LukasWir müssen jetzt umkehren.We have to turn around now.
- LauraJa, das ist das Beste.Yes, that's the best thing to do.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
