Waldweg

forest path

noun VALT-vayk Rare

Also means

woodland trail

Usage Note

Waldweg is an everyday word for a track or path through a forest. German forests (Wälder) are criss-crossed with Waldwege ranging from dirt tracks to surfaced cycling paths; the word is ubiquitous in hiking and recreation contexts.

Examples

"Der Waldweg war nach dem Regen rutschig."

Natural Translation

The forest path was slippery after the rain.

Literal Translation

The forest-path was after the rain slippery.

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