Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Straße

Translation (Übersetzung) street, road
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃtʁaːsə]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
feminine noun beginner A1 transportation city
A very common noun referring to a paved public road in a town or city. Note the special character 'ß' (Eszett or sharp S), which is unique to German. In Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 'Strasse' (with 'ss') is used instead.

Straße - German Nouns - Straße Meaning - Straße Translation - Straße Nouns Examples

Straße is a German Nouns

Learn Straße meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Straße is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Straße Examples (Beispiele) in English

Straße examples with English translations. See how to use Straße in sentences. Straße example sentences in English below.

Die Straße ist sehr eng.
The street is very narrow.
Describing a physical characteristic of a street.
Wir wohnen in einer ruhigen Straße.
We live on a quiet street.
Talking about one's place of residence.
Kinder sollten nicht auf der Straße spielen.
Children should not play on the street.
Giving advice about safety.

Straße — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Straße — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • die Strasse (without ß)
    die Straße (with ß)
    In standard German, 'Straße' is spelled with 'ß' (Eszett). Using 'ss' is incorrect in Germany and Austria, though it's standard in Switzerland.
  • der Straße
    die Straße
    'Straße' is a feminine noun, so it takes the article 'die', not 'der'.
  • auf die Straße gehen (when meaning 'to walk on the street')
    auf der Straße gehen
    When referring to location (being on the street), use the dative case 'auf der Straße', not accusative 'auf die Straße' (which implies movement onto the street).

Straße Word Family - Straße Related Words - Straße Family Members

Straße Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Straße word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Straße family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Straße related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound word (Zusammensetzung)
Straßenbahn
Meaning: tram, streetcar
Example: Die Straßenbahn fährt alle zehn Minuten.
Noun
Hauptstraße
Meaning: main street
Example: Die Geschäfte sind in der Hauptstraße.
Noun
derived word (Ableitung)
straßenweise
Meaning: by the streetful, in large quantities
Example: Es gab straßenweise Blumen.
Adjective

Straße Usage - Straße Collocations - Straße Idioms - Straße Synonyms - Straße Antonyms

Straße Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Straße Collocations (Kollokationen)

Straße collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Straße word combinations and how to use Straße with other words naturally.

auf der Straße
on the street
High frequency
eine belebte Straße
a busy street
High frequency
die Straße überqueren
to cross the street
High frequency
Hauptstraße
main street
High frequency
Nebenstraße
side street
Medium frequency
Straßenbahn
tram, streetcar
High frequency
Straßenverkehr
road traffic
Medium frequency
eine ruhige Straße
a quiet street
Medium frequency

Straße Idioms (Redewendungen)

Straße idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Straße with meanings and explanations. Master Straße expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem die Straße frei machen
to make way for someone
Literally 'to make the street free for someone', meaning to clear a path or give someone space.
auf der Straße liegen
to be homeless
Literally 'to lie on the street', meaning to be without a home and living on the streets.
die Straße ist für jemanden zu Ende
someone's luck has run out
Literally 'the street has ended for someone', meaning someone has reached the end of their opportunities or good fortune.

Straße Synonyms (Synonyme)

Straße synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Straße and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Straße similar words and their usage.

Weg
Meaning: path, way
Medium similarity
Gasse
Meaning: alley, lane
Medium similarity
Allee
Meaning: avenue
Medium similarity
Boulevard
Meaning: boulevard
Medium similarity

Straße Antonyms (Antonyme)

Straße antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Straße. Discover Straße opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Gehweg
Meaning: sidewalk, pavement
Autobahn
Meaning: highway, motorway
Platz
Meaning: square, plaza

Straße Semantically Related Words - Straße Contextually Related Words - Straße Thematically Related Words

Straße Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Straße semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Straße. Explore Straße related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Straße contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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