12 Questions
What is the German word for 'behind'?
Hinter
What does 'Gerade aus' mean in English?
Go straight
What is the German word for 'highway'?
Autobahn
What is the German word for 'traffic light'?
Ampel
What is the German word for 'map'?
Karte
If you are approaching an intersection and want to indicate that you are not turning, what direction would you say in German?
Gerade aus
What German phrase would you use if you want to ask someone to move their vehicle out of the way?
Wenden
What is the German word for a type of road junction where traffic flows continuously in a circular motion?
Kreisverkehr
What would you call a designated area for pedestrians to cross the road in German?
Zebra streifen
What German word would you use to describe a vehicle with two wheels and an engine?
Motorrad
What is the German term for a station where you can refuel your vehicle?
Tankstelle
What German phrase would you use to indicate that you want to leave or depart a particular place?
Ausgang
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".
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.
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