German · Travel & Getting Around
"Bridge" in German: Brücke
die Brücke
Bridge in German is die Brücke. Say über die Brücke for across the bridge. City names often attach to famous bridges.
Giving directions
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How to pronounce Brücke
Say it
BRUEK-uh
/ˈbʁʏkə/
BRUEK-uh. Ü like ee with rounded lips. Feminine: die Brücke.
"Bridge" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Brücke | bridge The structure. | The structure. |
| über die Brücke | across the bridge Direction. | Direction. |
| Brücken | bridges Plural. | Plural. |
| Fußgängerbrücke | pedestrian bridge Common city type. | Common city type. |
How to use Brücke in real life
- 1Giving directions
Geh über die Brücke und dann links.
Go across the bridge and then left.
Über die Brücke.
- 2Sightseeing
Die Brücke leuchtet abends rot.
The bridge glows red in the evening.
Die Brücke subject.
- 3Traffic update
Auf der Brücke staut sich der Verkehr.
Traffic is backing up on the bridge.
Auf der Brücke.
Mistakes English speakers make with Brücke
Incorrect: der Brücke
Correct: die Brücke
Brücke is feminine.
Incorrect: über die Brücke gehen (with wrong article die→das)
Correct: über die Brücke gehen
Keep die with feminine Brücke.
Good to know
Many German cities treat a Brücke as a landmark meeting point. Evening lights and river views make bridges popular photo spots and orientation anchors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting by the river
ChatPal
Wartest du an der Brücke?
Are you waiting at the bridge?
You
Ja, mitten auf der Brücke.
Yes, in the middle of the bridge.
ChatPal
Ich sehe dich. Die Brücke ist voll.
I see you. The bridge is crowded.
You
Komm rüber. An der Brücke ist Wind.
Come over. It's windy at the bridge.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bridge" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Brücke.
Across the bridge?
Über die Brücke.
Plural?
Die Brücken.
On the bridge?
Auf der Brücke.
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