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A narrow route for walking, especially through woods or countryside.
Natural examples
Der Pfad führt vom Dorf zum Aussichtspunkt.
The trail leads from the village to the viewpoint.
Nach dem Regen war der Pfad rutschig.
After the rain, the trail was slippery.
Bleib auf dem markierten Pfad, bitte.
Please stay on the marked trail.
Usage note
Pfad is masculine: der Pfad; plural Pfade. It usually suggests a narrower track than Weg.
Mini-lesson: Pfad
A narrow route for walking, especially through woods or countryside. Pfad is masculine: der Pfad; plural Pfade. It usually suggests a narrower track than Weg.
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