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What is the German word for 'behind'?
What is the German word for 'behind'?
What does 'Gerade aus' mean in English?
What does 'Gerade aus' mean in English?
What is the German word for 'highway'?
What is the German word for 'highway'?
What is the German word for 'traffic light'?
What is the German word for 'traffic light'?
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What is the German word for 'map'?
What is the German word for 'map'?
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If you are approaching an intersection and want to indicate that you are not turning, what direction would you say in German?
If you are approaching an intersection and want to indicate that you are not turning, what direction would you say in German?
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What German phrase would you use if you want to ask someone to move their vehicle out of the way?
What German phrase would you use if you want to ask someone to move their vehicle out of the way?
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What is the German word for a type of road junction where traffic flows continuously in a circular motion?
What is the German word for a type of road junction where traffic flows continuously in a circular motion?
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What would you call a designated area for pedestrians to cross the road in German?
What would you call a designated area for pedestrians to cross the road in German?
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What German word would you use to describe a vehicle with two wheels and an engine?
What German word would you use to describe a vehicle with two wheels and an engine?
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What is the German term for a station where you can refuel your vehicle?
What is the German term for a station where you can refuel your vehicle?
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What German phrase would you use to indicate that you want to leave or depart a particular place?
What German phrase would you use to indicate that you want to leave or depart a particular place?
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Study Notes
German Traffic and Directions
- "Gerade aus" means "straight ahead" or "go straight".
- Basic direction words:
- "Rechts" means "right".
- "Links" means "left".
- "Neben" means "next to".
- "Hinter" means "behind".
- "Über" means "over".
- "Durch" means "through".
Types of Vehicles
- "Fahrzeuge" is the general term for "vehicle".
- Specific types of vehicles:
- "Auto" means "car".
- "Motorrad" means "motorcycle".
- "LKW" means "truck".
- "Zug" means "train".
Road and Highway Terms
- "Autobahn" means "highway".
- "Kreisverkehr" means "roundabout".
- "Tankstelle" refers to a "fuel station", "gas station", or "electro station".
Traffic and Navigation
- "Karte" means "map".
- "Straßenschilder" refers to "street signs".
- "Schilder" is a general term for "signs".
- "Ampel" means "traffic light".
- "Grenzenkontrolle/zoll" refers to "border control" or "customs".
- "Zebra streifen" means "pedestrian crossing".
Entrance and Exit
- "Ausgang/ausfahrt" means "exit".
- "Eingang" means "entrance".
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Description
Test your knowledge of German vocabulary related to traffic, directions, and transportation. Learn essential words and phrases for navigating Germany's roads and highways. This quiz covers basic direction words, types of vehicles, road and highway terms, and more.
