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Abkürzungsweg

shortcut path

noun ap-KUERTS-oongks-vek Rare
Travel & Places Directions

Usage Note

Abkürzungsweg is a concrete path that physically shortens a journey, distinct from Abkürzung (shortcut in general). It often implies an unofficial or informal track through a field or park.

Examples

"Wir nahmen den Abkürzungsweg durch den Park, um schneller zum Markt zu kommen."

Natural Translation

We took the shortcut path through the park to reach the market faster.

Literal Translation

We took the shortcut-path through the park, in order faster to the market to come.

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