German · Travel & Places
Straße
Street / Road
Beginnernoun
Definition
A public road in a town.
Example
In welcher Straße wohnen Sie?
Which street do you live on?
Etymology
'Straße' originates from the Old High German 'strezna', descending from the Latin 'strata', meaning a paved way or road. It has evolutionary ties to urban and infrastructure development.
How & Where It’s Used
'Straße' is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly in discussions about navigation, city planning, and transport, frequently appearing in written signs and travel literature.