This is the 10533rd most frequent German word.
rechtskurve
"Rechtskurve" means "right turn" or "right curve" in English.
In this sentence, 'Rechtskurve' is a compound noun constructed from 'rechts' (right) and 'Kurve' (curve or turn), and it specifically refers to a turn in a road heading to the right.
Die Straße macht eine scharfe Rechtskurve.
The road takes a sharp right turn.
Here, 'Rechtskurve' describes a right turn within the context of race tracks, commonly referring to specific directional turns during a race.
Die Rennfahrer bereiteten sich auf die Rechtskurve vor.
The race car drivers prepared for the right turn.
In this instance, 'Rechtskurve' is used to describe the spatial orientation of a significant event happening during a right-hand turn.