Zwischenstopp

stopover, intermediate stop

noun TSVI-shen-shtop Rare

Usage Note

Zwischenstopp is a planned halt during a journey, either for refuelling, sightseeing, or changing transport. Widely used for road trips and flight itineraries with layovers.

Examples

"Auf der Fahrt nach Italien machten wir einen Zwischenstopp in Innsbruck."

Natural Translation

On the drive to Italy we made a stopover in Innsbruck.

Literal Translation

On the drive to Italy we made an intermediate stop in Innsbruck.

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