German Word · Intermediate
Abstellgleis
sidetrack, siding
Pronunciation: /ˈapʃtɛlˌɡlaɪ̯s/
Meaning
sidetrack, siding
Example
auf dem Abstellgleis sein
to be sidelined
Practice tips
- Practice Abstellgleis out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.