Autobahn

German (Berlin)

[ˈʔaʊ̯toˌbaːn]

noun
Definitions
  • A class of road built to freeway standards, similar to a motorway.

Etymology

Compound from German Auto (car, auto) + German Bahn (lane, train, railway, way, railroad, tram, transport, rail).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Bahn

Gloss

lane, train, railway, way, railroad, tram, transport, rail

Concept
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Modern world

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