Zebrastreifen
zebra crossing, pedestrian crossing
noun OW-gen-vin-kel Rare
Usage Note
Zebrastreifen is the informal but universally understood term for a marked pedestrian crossing — named after the zebra's stripes. It differs from the formal term Fußgängerüberweg, which is used in law; in everyday speech Zebrastreifen is standard.
Examples
"Die Kinder warteten am Zebrastreifen, bis das Auto anhielt."
Natural Translation
The children waited at the zebra crossing until the car stopped.
Literal Translation
The children waited at the zebra-crossing until the car stopped.
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