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Schnellstraße

expressway, dual carriageway

noun SHNEL-shtra-seh Rare

Usage Note

Schnellstraße is a high-speed road with limited access but not the full standard of an Autobahn. Common in Austria and Switzerland; in Germany the equivalent is often called Kraftfahrstraße.

Examples

"Die Schnellstraße verkürzt die Fahrtzeit erheblich."

Natural Translation

The expressway significantly shortens the journey time.

Literal Translation

The expressway shortens the travel time considerably.

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