Bushaltestelle

bus stop

noun BUS-hal-te-shtel-le Rare

Usage Note

Bushaltestelle is the designated stopping point for a bus line, marked by a sign showing the stop name and schedule. In rural areas a Bushaltestelle may be served only a few times a day, making punctuality essential for travellers.

Examples

"Die nächste Bushaltestelle ist zwei Minuten zu Fuß entfernt."

Natural Translation

The nearest bus stop is two minutes on foot.

Literal Translation

The nearest bus-stop is two minutes on foot away.

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