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Parallelstraße

parallel street, side street running alongside

noun pa-ra-LEL-shtrah-se Rare

Usage Note

Parallelstraße describes a road that runs alongside and parallel to another. Navigation apps and directions often use it: Fahren Sie die Parallelstraße entlang (drive along the parallel street).

Examples

"Wegen der Baustelle müssen Sie die Parallelstraße nehmen."

Natural Translation

Because of the construction work you have to take the parallel street.

Literal Translation

Because of the construction site you must take the parallel street.

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