Straßenbahnhaltestelle

tram stop

noun SHTRAHS-en-bahn-hal-te-shtel-e Rare

Usage Note

Straßenbahnhaltestelle is the designated stopping point for trams (Straßenbahn). In many German cities tram stops are in the middle of the road, requiring passengers to cross traffic — unlike pavement bus stops.

Examples

"Wir treffen uns um 18 Uhr an der Straßenbahnhaltestelle vor dem Rathaus."

Natural Translation

We'll meet at 6 p.m. at the tram stop in front of the town hall.

Literal Translation

We meet at 18 o'clock at the tram stop before the town hall.

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