Straße
/ˈʃtʁaːsə/feminine
The German word for street is Straße.
Straße is a feminine noun used to describe a paved part of a road within a village or a town.
Meaning: paved part of road in a village or a town (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, Gassl is the diminutive form of Gasse used in an affectionate way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Straße is Straßen. In the genitive or dative case, the feminine noun Straße changes its article to der Straße.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃtʁaːsə/
Did you know?
- The German word Straße actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'street', both originating from a Latin term meaning 'paved' or 'spread out'.
- The German phrase auf die Straße gehen can mean physically stepping outside or, in a political context, taking to the streets to protest.
- If you see a sign for a Straßenbahn, it does not mean a 'street tram' in a literal sense, but refers specifically to the streetcar or tram system.
Examples in context
- Die Straße ist nass.The street is wet.This sentence shows how to describe the state of the Straße.Tatoeba #910906 by Sudajaengi, translation #462934 by lukaszpp
- Die Straße ist leer.The street is empty.This sentence shows how to describe the occupancy of the Straße.Tatoeba #4706886 by bonny37, translation #4703059 by CK
- Geh über die Straße.Cross the street.This sentence provides an instruction involving crossing the Straße.Tatoeba #8087424 by driini, translation #278389 by Eldad
- Ich wohne in der Hauptstraße.I live on Main Street.
- Bitte nehmen Sie die nächste Straße rechts.Please take the next street on the right.
- Die Post ist in der Lindenstraße.The post office is on Linden Street.
- Wir treffen uns in der Einkaufsgasse.We are meeting in the shopping street.
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are walking through their neighborhood.
- FelixIn dieser Straße ist es sehr laut.It is very loud in this street.
- LauraJa, die Straße ist viel zu breit.Yes, the street is much too wide.
- FelixLaura, kennst du eine ruhigere Straße?Laura, do you know a quieter street?
- LauraFelix, wir können die kleine Straße dort nehmen.Felix, we can take that small street over there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “street” translations and entries Straße, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Straße, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
