No. 9,341 in German
mautstrecke
A "mautstrecke" is a toll road.
In a sentence
Die Mautstrecke verbindet die Stadt mit dem Hafen.
The toll road connects the city to the port.
Here, 'Mautstrecke' is used to describe a specific road where a toll is charged for usage, emphasizing its purpose as a connection point.
Auf der Mautstrecke mussten wir an der Station anhalten und bezahlen.
On the toll road, we had to stop at the station and pay.
In this usage, 'Mautstrecke' highlights the necessity of transaction for using a marked road section.
Die Mautstrecke ist bekannt für ihre malerische Aussicht.
The toll road is famous for its picturesque view.
Here, 'Mautstrecke' emphasizes the road's characteristic features beyond its functional purpose as a toll road.
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