Nebengasse

side alley, minor lane

noun NAY-ben-gas-se Rare

Usage Note

Nebengasse denotes a narrow secondary lane running parallel to or branching off a main street, typical in old town centres. It implies a more minor thoroughfare than Nebenstraße and often a pedestrian-scaled passage.

Examples

"Wir nahmen eine Nebengasse, um dem Markttrubel zu entgehen."

Natural Translation

We took a side alley to escape the market bustle.

Literal Translation

We took a side-alley to escape the market-hustle.

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