Linksabbieger

left-turning driver / left-turn lane

noun LINKS-ahb-bee-ger Rare

Usage Note

Linksabbieger is used in traffic contexts for a vehicle or driver that is turning left, and also for the left-turn lane at intersections. The corresponding right-turn term is Rechtsabbieger.

Examples

"Der Linksabbieger musste den Gegenverkehr passieren lassen."

Natural Translation

The left-turning driver had to let the oncoming traffic pass.

Literal Translation

The left-turner had to let the oncoming traffic pass.

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