Routenplaner

route planner, navigation tool

noun roo-TEN-plah-ner Rare

Usage Note

Routenplaner is the everyday word for a digital or printed tool that calculates routes — Google Maps functions as a Routenplaner. Den Routenplaner befragen means to consult the route planner.

Examples

"Ich habe den Routenplaner befragt und er schlägt die Autobahn vor."

Natural Translation

I consulted the route planner and it suggests the motorway.

Literal Translation

I have the route-planner consulted and it suggests the motorway.

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