noun
autobahn
OWTO-bahn
Autobahn (noun) means a German or Austrian motorway, some sections of which have no general speed limit. Example: “They hired a sports car just to drive it on the autobahn.”
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A German or Austrian motorway, some sections of which have no general speed limit.
"They hired a sports car just to drive it on the autobahn."
How to use autobahn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German-style high-speed motorway.
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Word forms
- Plural
- autobahns, autobahnen
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Autobahn ("car road"), from Auto ("car") and Bahn ("path, way").
Frequently asked questions
What does “autobahn” mean?
The word “autobahn” means a German or Austrian motorway, some sections of which have no general speed limit. In plain terms, a German-style high-speed motorway.
How do you pronounce “autobahn”?
“Autobahn” is pronounced OWTO-bahn (/ˈaʊ̯toˌbɑːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “autobahn” in a sentence?
Here is “autobahn” used in a sentence: “They hired a sports car just to drive it on the autobahn.”
What part of speech is “autobahn”?
“Autobahn” is a noun.
Where does the word “autobahn” come from?
The word “autobahn” comes from German. Borrowed directly from German Autobahn ("car road"), from Auto ("car") and Bahn ("path, way").
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