Usage Note
Schnellstraße is a high-speed road with limited access but not the full standard of an Autobahn. Common in Austria and Switzerland; in Germany the equivalent is often called Kraftfahrstraße.
Examples
"Die Schnellstraße verkürzt die Fahrtzeit erheblich."
Natural Translation
The expressway significantly shortens the journey time.
Literal Translation
The expressway shortens the travel time considerably.
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