The German word "gehweg" means "sidewalk" or "footpath," which is a paved path alongside a street for pedestrians [ Fußweg](javascript:void(0)). A "Gehwegnase" is a specific feature related to sidewalks; it refers to a protruding extension or bulge of the sidewalk at street corners or crossings. This design improves pedestrian safety by reducing the crossing distance and increasing visibility of pedestrians to drivers. A "Gehwegnase" can be a physical extension of the sidewalk or a marked area that extends into the street to facilitate safer crossing [ Gehwegnase](javascript:void(0)). The word "nasen" is the plural form of "Nase," meaning "nose" in English. In this context, "Gehwegnasen" metaphorically refers to the "nose-like" projections of the sidewalk into the street [ Nasen](javascript:void(0)). The word "was" means "what" and "sind" means "are" in English. So putting it together, the phrase "was sind gehweg nasen" translates to "what are Gehwegnasen (sidewalk noses/protrusions)" [ was sind gehweg nasen](javascript:void(0)). Summary:
- "was" = "what"
- "sind" = "are"
- "gehweg" = "sidewalk, footpath"
- "nasen" = "noses" (plural of "nose")
- "Gehwegnasen" = "sidewalk noses," meaning sidewalk extensions at street corners for safer pedestrian crossing.
