No. 10,729 in German
rollbahn
"Rollbahn" in German means "taxiway" or "runway" (used for aircraft movement at an airport).
In a sentence
Die Flugzeuge warteten auf der Rollbahn, bevor sie starten konnten.
The airplanes waited on the runway before they could take off.
In this sentence, 'Rollbahn' refers to the runway specifically used by airplanes for landing and takeoff.
Auf der Rollbahn fährt mein Gepäckband, und ich kann meinen Koffer abholen.
On the conveyor belt, my luggage is being carried, and I can pick up my suitcase.
Here, 'Rollbahn' metaphorically describes a conveyor belt, emphasizing its functional movement.
Die Kinder spielten, indem sie kleine Autos auf einer selbstgebauten Rollbahn rollen ließen.
The children played by letting small cars roll on a self-made rolling track.
In this sentence, 'Rollbahn' is used to denote a toy or makeshift rolling track, referring to the concept of things rolling along a path.
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