die Haltestelle, -n
stop
Ein Ort, an dem Busse oder Straßenbahnen anhalten, damit Fahrgäste ein- oder aussteigen können.
The German word "Haltestelle" is a noun that means "stop" or "station," typically used in the context of public transportation such as buses, trams, or trains. It is a compound word made up of "Halt" (stop) and "Stelle" (place).
Similar words in German include:
- "Station" (station), often used for larger transportation hubs like train stations.
- "Bahnhof" (train station), specific to railway stations.
- "Endhaltestelle" (terminus or final stop) for the last stop on a route.
The primary difference between "Haltestelle" and these similar words lies in the scope and context:
- "Haltestelle" is generally used for intermediate or final stops in public transit.
- "Station" can refer to larger, sometimes multi-functional transit hubs.
- "Bahnhof" is specific to railway stations and often includes more facilities.
"Haltestelle" specifically connotes a designated stopping point used predominantly for places where vehicles of public transit halt briefly to pick up and drop off passengers.
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Examples
Die Haltestelle ist direkt vor dem Haus.noun
The stop is right in front of the house.
An der Haltestelle warten viele Menschen auf den Bus.noun
Many people are waiting for the bus at the stop.
An der Haltestelle steigen Fahrgäste aus dem Bus.noun
At the stop, passengers get off the bus.
Die Haltestelle ist gleich um die Ecke.noun
The stop is just around the corner.
An der Haltestelle warten viele Menschen.noun
At the stop many people are waiting.
Julia steht an einer Haltestelle und schaut auf die Uhr.noun
Julia is standing at a bus stop and looking at the clock.
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