Anschlussstelle

motorway junction, interchange

noun AHN-shlus-shtel-le Rare

Also means

connection point (transport)

Usage Note

Anschlussstelle is the official German term for a motorway junction or interchange where two roads connect. It appears on motorway signs and in traffic reports alongside a number or place name.

Examples

"Die Anschlussstelle München-Nord ist wegen eines Unfalls gesperrt."

Natural Translation

The Munich-North motorway junction is closed due to an accident.

Literal Translation

The connection-point Munich-North is closed because of an accident.

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