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Fußgängerüberweg

pedestrian crossing, zebra crossing

noun FOOS-gen-ger-ue-ber-vek Rare
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Usage Note

Fußgängerüberweg is the formal term for a pedestrian crossing, whether a zebra crossing or a signalled one. Colloquially often shortened to Zebrastreifen (for unpainted crossings). Signs use the official term in traffic regulation.

Examples

"Die Kinder überquerten die Straße an einem markierten Fußgängerüberweg."

Natural Translation

The children crossed the road at a marked pedestrian crossing.

Literal Translation

The children crossed the road at a marked pedestrian crossing.

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