NOUN
Autobahn/ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn/motorway; highway; expressway
Autobahn is a German noun that means motorway, highway, or expressway. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Autobahnen".
Definitions
1.a multi-lane, high-speed road built for long-distance traffic, typically without intersections or traffic lights(transportation)
a.German federal highway, usually with no general speed limit
Die deutsche Autobahn ist weltweit für ihre fehlende Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung bekannt.—The German motorway is famous worldwide for its lack of a speed limit.
b.any similar controlled-access highway in other countries
In den USA gibt es viele Autobahnen, die durch mehrere Bundesstaaten führen.—In the US, there are many highways that run through several states.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Autobahn | die Autobahnen |
| Genitive | der Autobahn | der Autobahnen |
| Dative | der Autobahn | den Autobahnen |
| Accusative | die Autobahn | die Autobahnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Autobahn" mean in English?
- "Autobahn" means motorway, highway, or expressway. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Autobahn"?
- "Autobahn" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Autobahn" der, die, or das?
- "Autobahn" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Autobahn"?
- The plural of "Autobahn" is "Autobahnen".
- What part of speech is "Autobahn"?
- "Autobahn" is a noun in German.
