Rennstrecke

race track; racing circuit

noun REN-shtrek-eh Rare

Also means

race route

Usage Note

Rennstrecke applies to any course used in competitive racing — motor sport circuits, cycling routes or running tracks. Eine anspruchsvolle Rennstrecke (a demanding circuit) is common in broadcast commentary. Streckenposten are marshals along the route.

Examples

"Auf dieser Rennstrecke wurden schon mehrere Streckenrekorde gebrochen."

Natural Translation

Several course records have been broken on this circuit.

Literal Translation

On this race-track were already several course-records broken.

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