A2Vocabulary
Gasse
Alley, lane
In German
Gasse
GAS-seh
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Gas
In English means: "A compressible fluid (e.g., natural gas); fuel"
Actually means
Gasse
Alley, lane
Memory TipA German 'Gasse' is a narrow 'alleyway', not a flammable 'gas'. You walk down a 'Gasse', you don't breathe it!
Example Sentences
- 1
Wir gingen durch eine enge Gasse.
We walked through a narrow alley.
- 2
Die Gasse war dunkel und leer.
The lane was dark and empty.
FAQ
How do you say "Alley, lane" in German?
"Alley, lane" in German is "Gasse" (GAS-seh). Example: Wir gingen durch eine enge Gasse..