NOUN

Autobahn/ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn/motorway; highway; freeway

Autobahn is a German noun that means motorway, highway, or freeway. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Autobahnen".

Definitions

1.high-speed, multi-lane road for long-distance traffic(transportation)

a.A main road designed for fast vehicular travel, with multiple lanes and no intersections.

Die deutschen Autobahnen sind für ihre fehlenden Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen bekannt.The German autobahns are famous for their lack of speed limits.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Autobahndie Autobahnen
Genitiveder Autobahnder Autobahnen
Dativeder Autobahnden Autobahnen
Accusativedie Autobahndie Autobahnen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Autobahn" mean in English?
"Autobahn" means motorway, highway, or freeway. 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.

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