Spur Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Spur" is used as noun with the meaning of "trace", "track" or "trail".

Essential properties of "Spur"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Spur
  • Plural: die Spuren

Meanings of "Spur" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Mark or trace left behind"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei folgte der Spur des Verdächtigen.The police followed the suspect's trail.
  2. Im Schnee konnte man deutlich die Spur eines Rehs erkennen.In the snow, one could clearly see the track of a deer.
  3. Die Archäologen fanden eine Spur der alten Zivilisation.The archaeologists found a trace of the ancient civilization.

2.) "A very small amount"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es war keine Spur von Ironie in seiner Stimme zu hören.There was no trace of irony to be heard in his voice.
  2. Die Suppe braucht noch eine Spur Salz.The soup needs a touch more salt.
  3. Er zeigte keine Spur von Müdigkeit trotz der langen Reise.He showed no trace of tiredness despite the long journey.

3.) "Lane or track for vehicles"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug fuhr auf der linken Spur.The train ran on the left track.
  2. Bitte wechseln Sie auf die rechte Spur.Please switch to the right lane.
  3. Die Spur war wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.The lane was closed due to construction work.
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