No. 11,803 in German
temposchwellen
"Temposchwellen" are speed bumps.
In a sentence
Die Temposchwellen auf dieser Straße wurden installiert, um die Verkehrsgeschwindigkeit zu reduzieren.
The speed bumps on this street were installed to reduce traffic speed.
In this sentence, 'Temposchwellen' refers to physical speed bumps used as traffic-calming measures.
Du solltest die Temposchwellen beachten, um Schäden an deinem Fahrzeug zu vermeiden.
You should pay attention to the speed bumps to avoid damage to your vehicle.
Here, 'Temposchwellen' emphasizes caution towards physical road structures for vehicle safety.
Temposchwellen können zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit in Wohngebieten beitragen.
Speed bumps can contribute to improving safety in residential areas.
In this usage, 'Temposchwellen' is discussed as a concept for urban planning and enhancing community safety.
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