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Straßenkarte

road map

noun SHTRA-sen-kar-te Rare

Usage Note

Straßenkarte is a road map covering a wider region or country, used for planning long-distance drives. It complements Navigationssystem (sat-nav) and remains useful in areas with poor signal; many drivers keep one in the glove compartment.

Examples

"Er breitete die alte Straßenkarte auf dem Kühlermotorraum aus."

Natural Translation

He spread the old road map out on the bonnet.

Literal Translation

He spread the old road-map out on the engine-hood.

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