Rechtskurve

right-hand bend, right curve

noun REKHTS-koor-fe Rare

Usage Note

Rechtskurve is the mirror term to Linkskurve, describing a road curving to the right. Navigation apps and road signs often specify the direction of bends, particularly on mountain passes where series of alternating curves require care.

Examples

"Verlangsame vor der Rechtskurve — die Straße ist eng."

Natural Translation

Slow down before the right-hand bend — the road is narrow.

Literal Translation

Slow down before the right-curve — the road is narrow.

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