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roads

/ɹəʊdz/ /ɹoʊdz/

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noun

Straßen, Wege

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

Examples :

"The roads were icy this morning, so I drove carefully to work. "

Die Straßen waren heute Morgen eisig, also bin ich vorsichtig zur Arbeit gefahren.

way vehicle place traffic

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noun

Straßen, Fahrbahn

A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

Examples :

"We travelled to the seaside by road."

Wir sind über die Straße ans Meer gefahren.

vehicle way traffic

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noun

Wege, Pfade

A path chosen in life or career.

Examples :

"After high school, the students considered different roads to take in their careers. "

Nach der Highschool überlegten die Schüler verschiedene Wege, die sie in ihrer Karriere einschlagen wollten.

way job achievement direction

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noun

Stollen, Gang

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Examples :

"The miners carefully reinforced the roads in the coal mine to prevent collapses. "

Die Bergleute verstärkten sorgfältig die Stollen im Kohlebergwerk, um Einstürze zu verhindern.

technical geology industry

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noun

Gleise, Schienen

A railway or a single railway track.

Examples :

"The train jumped the roads, causing a significant delay for commuters. "

Der Zug sprang von den Gleisen und verursachte eine erhebliche Verspätung für die Pendler.

vehicle way traffic

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noun

Reiten

The act of riding on horseback.

Examples :

"The old woman reminisced about her youthful roads in the countryside. "

Die alte Frau erinnerte sich an ihre jugendliche Reitkunst auf dem Land.

action way vehicle

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noun

Überfall, Raubzug

A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Examples :

"The gang planned roads against businesses in the neighboring town to steal valuable goods. "

Die Bande plante einen Überfall auf Geschäfte in der Nachbarstadt, um wertvolle Waren zu stehlen.

military war action

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noun

Reede

(often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.

Examples :

"The fishing boats sought shelter in the roads when the storm approached. "

Die Fischerboote suchten Schutz in der Reede, als sich der Sturm näherte.

nautical geography ocean

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noun

Strecke, Weg

A journey, or stage of a journey.

Examples :

"The roads of his life led him from a small village to a bustling city. "

Die Wege seines Lebens führten ihn von einem kleinen Dorf in eine geschäftige Stadt.

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noun

Wege, Straßen

A way or route.

Examples :

"Many roads lead to the city center. "

Viele Straßen führen ins Stadtzentrum.

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noun

Reede

(occasionally in the singular) A roadstead.

Examples :

"From the cliffs, we could see several ships anchored in the roads, waiting for better weather to enter the harbor. "

Von den Klippen aus konnten wir mehrere Schiffe in der Reede sehen, die auf besseres Wetter warteten, um in den Hafen einzulaufen.

nautical geography