das Gleis, -e
platform · track
Ein fester Weg aus Schienen, auf dem Züge fahren.
The German word "Gleis" is a noun that primarily means "track," as in a railway track where trains run. It can be used to talk about a singular track or a set of tracks within a railway station or system. Similar words (Synonyms) in German can include "Bahnsteig" (platform), though it more specifically refers to the area where passengers wait, not the actual rails, and "Schienen" (rails), which are the metal parts that make up the track.
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Examples
Am Gleis warten viele Reisende auf ihren Anschluss.noun
Many passengers are waiting at the platform for their connection.
Das Gleis ist bereits belegt.noun
The track is already occupied.
Der Zug fährt vom Gleis drei ab.noun
The train departs from track three.
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