der Bahnhof, ¨-e
train station · station
Ein Ort, an dem Züge ankommen, abfahren und Menschen ein- oder aussteigen können.
The German word "Bahnhof" is a compound noun made up of "Bahn" and "Hof". "Bahn" can mean "rail" or "track" and often refers to railways or trains, while "Hof" can be translated as "court" or "yard" and historically referred to an enclosed space. Combined, "Bahnhof" means "train station" or "railway station"–a place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers or goods. Similar words in the context of transportation include "Flughafen" (airport), "Bushaltestelle" (bus stop) and "U-Bahn-Station" (subway station).
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Examples
Am Bahnhof warten viele Menschen.noun
At the train station many people are waiting.
Am Bahnhof treffen wir uns.noun
At the train station we meet.
Am Bahnhof stehen zwei Züge.noun
There are two trains at the train station.
Am Bahnhof kaufen die Leute Tickets.noun
At the train station, people buy tickets.
Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof?noun
Where is the nearest train station?
Gibt es einen Fahrplan im Bahnhof?noun
Is there a timetable in the station?
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