straße
English translation: Strasse / Straße
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| 5 +4 | Strasse / Straße |
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| 5 | straße |
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| 4 | strasse |
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| Groß-Gerau |
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strasse Explanation: I would use "ss." I can't think of any objection to using "ss" while I can think of a couple against the "B" (like the fact that I just used a capital B for it!) |
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peer agreement (net): +4Strasse / Straße Explanation: My German 2 cents: As you already mentioned: to write Strasse instead of Straße is a compromise for all those who will not be able (computer keyboard settings, lack of understanding, etc.) to handle the character 'ß' - however, in all other situations, especially when it's about delivering a perfect German text, it is IMO mandatory to use the 'ß' even when you send it to an English 'audience'. For Straße, I would suggest to use the abbreviation: e.g. for Bismarckstraße -> Bismarckstr., or Venloer Straße -> Venloer Str. (if followed by the number) However, this would not work for names such as Groß-Gerau. ;-) I repeat the reference from my comment to Jonathan -> http://www.canoo.net/services/GermanSpelling/Amtlich/LautBuc... I personally use canoo.net a lot - it is really nice to get an idea about new spelling vs. old spelling rules, e.g. http://www.canoo.net/services/Controller?input=biographie&se... http://www.canoo.net/services/Controller?dispatch=spelling&i... also when it's about the inflection of tricky nouns: http://www.canoo.net/services/Controller?dispatch=inflection... |
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