No. 5,294 in German
avus
"Avus" refers to a historic motor racing circuit and road in Berlin, Germany.
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Die AVUS wurde in den 1920er Jahren als Rennstrecke eröffnet.
The AVUS was opened as a race track in the 1920s.
Here, 'AVUS' refers to the renowned stretch of highway in Berlin, initially designed as a car testing track and later a public road.
Die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf der AVUS wurde aufgehoben.
The speed limit on the AVUS was removed.
In this context, 'AVUS' is used to denote the specific highway, typical in discussions around traffic regulations.
Viele Autofahrer lieben es, auf der AVUS zu fahren.
Many drivers love driving on the AVUS.
Here, 'AVUS' is associated with its historical and leisurely significance as a driving experience.
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