This is the 9341st most frequent German word.
mautstrecke
A "mautstrecke" is a toll road.
Here, 'Mautstrecke' is used to describe a specific road where a toll is charged for usage, emphasizing its purpose as a connection point.
Die Mautstrecke verbindet die Stadt mit dem Hafen.
The toll road connects the city to the port.
In this usage, 'Mautstrecke' highlights the necessity of transaction for using a marked road section.
Auf der Mautstrecke mussten wir an der Station anhalten und bezahlen.
On the toll road, we had to stop at the station and pay.
Here, 'Mautstrecke' emphasizes the road's characteristic features beyond its functional purpose as a toll road.