die Station, -en
station
Ein Ort, an dem Menschen ein- oder aussteigen, warten oder umsteigen können, zum Beispiel bei Zügen, Bussen oder in einem Krankenhaus.
The German word "Station" translates directly to "station" in English and comes from Latin origin, originally meaning "standing" or "post." In German, "Station" refers to various types of facilities or stops. It is commonly used to describe:
- Train station or bus station (Bahnhof or Busstation) - a place where trains or buses regularly stop to pick up or drop off passengers.
- Hospital ward (Krankenstation) - a designated area in medical facilities dedicated to the treatment or care of patients with specific conditions.
- Workstation or research station - a specific place for conducting work or research.
The word also embodies the concept of a stopping point or a location designed for members of a community to engage or perform distinct activities, underpinned by infrastructure catering to specific purposes like transport, healthcare, or work.
Words with similar context might include "Haltestelle" (stop), generally used for bus or tram stops, and "Bahnhof" is specifically a station for trains. The slight difference lies in their specific usage where "Station" caters to broader types of stations, while "Haltestelle" or "Bahnhof" refer specifically to stops/trains, emphasizing the specific function.
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Examples
Die Station ist nur wenige Minuten entfernt.noun
The station is only a few minutes away.
An dieser Station halten viele Züge.noun
At this station many trains stop.
Die Station ist direkt vor dem Hotel.noun
The station is right in front of the hotel.
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