German · Travel & Getting Around
"Street" in German: Straße
die Straße
Street in German is die Straße. Always write it with ß in standard German. A tram is die Straßenbahn, and street names often end in -straße.
Address
Ich wohne in der Goethestraße.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Straße
Say it
SHTRAH-suh
/ˈʃtʁaːsə/
SHTRAH-suh. Long ah. Soft final e.
"Street" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Straße | street / road Default. | Default. |
| Straßenbahn | tram / streetcar Public transport. | Public transport. |
| Seitenstraße | side street Directions. | Directions. |
| Einbahnstraße | one-way street Driving. | Driving. |
How to use Straße in real life
- 1Address
Ich wohne in der Goethestraße.
I live on Goethe Street.
in der + street name.
- 2Directions
Die Straße endet am Fluss.
The street ends at the river.
Simple landmark.
- 3Noise complaint
Die Straße ist nachts laut.
The street is loud at night.
Urban life.
Mistakes English speakers make with Straße
Incorrect: die Strasse (Switzerland aside)
Correct: die Straße
In standard German use ß: Straße. Swiss German often uses ss.
Incorrect: der Straße (nominative)
Correct: die Straße
Nominative is die Straße.
Good to know
Street names with -straße are everywhere: Hauptstraße, Bahnhofstraße. In addresses Germans write Straße abbreviated as Str. on forms sometimes, but Straße with ß is standard in Germany and Austria.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting at a corner
ChatPal
Wartest du an der Straße oder im Hof?
Are you waiting on the street or in the courtyard?
You
An der Straße, vor dem Eingang.
On the street, in front of the entrance.
ChatPal
Okay. Die Straße ist gerade frei.
Okay. The street is clear right now.
You
Dann komm rüber.
Then come over.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Street" in German
Do I write Straße with ß?
Yes in standard German (Germany/Austria). Swiss spelling often uses Strasse.
What gender is Straße?
Feminine: die Straße.
How do you say side street?
Die Seitenstraße.
How do you say streetcar?
Die Straßenbahn.
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