die Tram, -s
tram
Ein Fahrzeug, das auf Schienen durch die Stadt fährt und Menschen transportiert.
The German word "Tram" is a noun that refers to a "tram" or "streetcar," which is a light rail vehicle used for public transportation, typically running on tracks within city streets. The word "Tram" is borrowed from the English term "tram," and it is commonly used in many German-speaking regions.
Similar terms in German include "Straßenbahn" (streetcar), which specifically refers to the same kind of vehicle but emphasizes its operation on streets.
The difference between "Tram" and "Straßenbahn" is largely in usage preference, as "Tram" is more colloquial and is often used interchangeably with "Straßenbahn." "Straßenbahn" might be considered slightly more formal or specific, while "Tram" is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Examples
Eine Tram hält an der nächsten Station.noun
A tram stops at the next station.
Eine Tram bringt mich täglich zur Arbeit.noun
A tram takes me to work every day.
Wir nehmen die Tram ins Stadtzentrum.noun
We take the tram to the city center.
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