German Phrase
Such belebte Straßen.
Meaning
The sentence exclaims that the streets are very lively and bustling. It conveys a sense of excitement or admiration for the energetic atmosphere of a city or neighborhood.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the vibrant atmosphere of city streets, market alleys, festival routes, or any place where people, traffic, and activity create a lively scene.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SuchbelebteStraßen
Such (determiner)
‘Such’ is used before an adjective + noun to express admiration or emphasis, similar to English ‘such’. It does not change with case or number.
Adjective weak inflection
‘belebte’ is the weak (or mixed) inflection of the adjective ‘belebt’ because it follows the determiner ‘Such’ which does not provide a definite article.
Plural noun
‘Straßen’ is the plural of ‘die Straße’ (street). The adjective must agree in number (plural) and case (nominative/accusative).
🗨In Conversation
Hast du das Stadtfest gestern besucht?
Did you attend the city festival yesterday?
Ja, und ich muss sagen: Such belebte Straßen!
Yes, and I have to say: such bustling streets!
✕Common Mistakes
Solche belebte Straßen.
‘Solche’ requires the adjective to have strong inflection (belebten) because it acts like a determiner.
So belebte Straßen.
‘So’ changes the nuance to ‘so’ (to such an extent) and usually needs a comparative or a clause; it’s not the idiomatic exclamation used here.
↔Alternatives
Was für belebte Straßen!
What bustling streets!
Wie lebhaft diese Straßen sind.
How lively these streets are.
Solche belebten Straßen gibt es selten.
Streets this lively are rare.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking cities, especially during markets, Christmas fairs (Weihnachtsmärkte) or street festivals, the streets can become extremely lively. Native speakers often comment on the atmosphere with short exclamations like ‘Such belebte Straßen!’ – keep your tone upbeat and slightly surprised to sound natural.