bridge

brɪdʒ
bridge: structure allowing passage over an obstacle
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Translation of bridge into German,

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Noun

1.

infrastructure

structure allowing passage over an obstacle
  • The bridge over the river is very old.Die Brücke über den Fluss ist sehr alt.
2.

connection

connector facilitating transition from one thing to another
  • This course serves as a bridge between high school and college..Dieser Kurs dient als Brücke zwischen der High School und dem College

Verb

tr.
1.

connections

connect or reduce the gap between two things
  • The new road will bridge the two communities..Die neue Straße wird die beiden Gemeinden verbinden
2.

construction

connect two sides by building across an obstacle
  • They bridged the river to connect the towns.Sie haben den Fluss überbrückt, um die Städte zu verbinden.
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Expressions with bridge: examples in English and translations in German

überbrücken
vermitteln
The new policy aims to bridge over cultural differences.
Regenbogenbrücke
Many believe their pets cross the rainbow bridge when they pass away.
eine Lücke schließen
The new policy aims to bridge a gap between the rich and the poor.
überbrücken
verringern
Efforts were made to bridge the gap between the communities.
Schnee von gestern
It's all water under the bridge now.
die Kluft überbrücken
The new policy aims to bridge the divide between rich and poor.

Images of bridge

  • bridge: structure allowing passage over an obstacle
    (infrastructure) Brücke
  • bridge: part of glasses resting on the nose
    (eyewear) Nasensteg
  • bridge: platform on a ship for navigation
    (nautical) Brücke
  • bridge: wooden piece supporting strings on instruments
    (luthier craft) Steg

Synonyms and analogies of bridge in English

Examples of bridge in a sentence

  • A new bridge is being constructed downtown.
  • The new policy acts as a bridge between departments.
  • Music can be a bridge between different cultures.
  • Bridge tournaments attract many skilled players.
  • She learned to play bridge from her grandmother.
  • The bridge of these sunglasses is too tight.

Translations of "bridge" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBrückenf.

Nobody lingered on the bridge because of the biting cold wind.

Niemand blieb auf der Brücke stehen wegen des klirrend kalten Windes.

dasBridgenn.

In bridge, hearts are considered a major suit worth bidding.

Beim Bridge gelten Herz als eine Hauptfarbe, die sich zu reizen lohnt.

dieHängebrückenf.

Finding the hidden rope bridge was a thrilling adventure for the explorers.

Die versteckte Hängebrücke zu finden war ein aufregendes Abenteuer für die Entdecker.

derStegnm.

There is a rosewood bridge with graphite saddle on the top.

Es ist ein Palisander Steg mit Graphit Sattel auf der Decke.

Verb
überbrückenv.

Art projects often bridge the divide between political opponents in divided communities.

Kunstprojekte überbrücken oft die Kluft zwischen politischen Gegnern in gespaltenen Gemeinschaften.

schließenv.

A practical example can bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Ein praktisches Beispiel kann die Lücke zwischen Theorie und realer Anwendung schließen.

Adjective
Brücken-adj.

We are also active in the area of bridge and concrete refurbishment.

Auch im Bereich der Brücken- und Betonsanierung sind wir tätig.

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bridge: Examples and translations in context

One wrong move could send this rickety bridge crashing to kingdom come.

Eine falsche Bewegung, und diese klapprige Brücke zerbricht in tausend Stücke.

You should always sound your horn before overtaking on that narrow bridge.

Auf dieser schmalen Brücke solltest du beim Überholen immer hupen.

This old bridge is not worth the powder and shot to repair.

Diese alte Brücke ist die Mühe nicht wert, sie zu reparieren.

They had to find an alternative route because the bridge was blocked.

Sie mussten eine alternative Route finden, weil die Brücke gesperrt war.

This old bridge without maintenance is a catastrophe waiting to happen.

Diese alte Brücke ohne Wartung ist eine Katastrophe mit Ansage.

The old bridge was damaged beyond repair after the massive winter flood.

Die alte Brücke war nach der gewaltigen Winterflut irreparabel beschädigt.

The reinforced bridge can withstand heavy loads and high winds.

Die verstärkte Brücke kann schweren Lasten und starkem Wind standhalten.

The earthquake threatened to wreck the historic bridge that spans the river.

Das Erdbeben drohte, die historische Brücke über den Fluss zu zerstören.

See also:

bridge overbridge the gapsuspension bridgepedestrian bridge
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