Mittelstreifen

central reservation, median strip

noun MIT-el-shtrye-fen Rare

Usage Note

Mittelstreifen is the dividing strip (grassed, concrete, or barrier) between opposing carriageways on a dual carriageway or motorway. It prevents head-on collisions; crossing it is prohibited except at official openings.

Examples

"Ein Baum auf dem Mittelstreifen dämpfte den Aufprall des Fahrzeugs."

Natural Translation

A tree on the central reservation cushioned the vehicle's impact.

Literal Translation

A tree on the central-strip cushioned the vehicle's impact.

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