Usage Note
Bordstein is the raised stone edging that separates the pavement from the road surface. Cyclists and drivers are reminded to den Bordstein beachten (mind the kerb) when parking; lowered Bordsteinabsenkungen mark accessible crossing points.
Examples
"Er stellte das Fahrrad am Bordstein ab und schloss es an."
Natural Translation
He parked the bicycle at the kerb and locked it.
Literal Translation
He placed the bicycle at the kerb-stone and locked it.
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