der Bahnhof
Translation
train station, railway station
Examples
Ich warte auf dich am Bahnhof.
I am waiting for you at the train station.
Der nächste Zug fährt vom Hauptbahnhof ab.
The next train departs from the main station.
Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?
How do I get to the train station?
Grammar Patterns
at the station ((an+3)) at the station I'll meet you at the station.
to the station ((zu+3)) to the station I'm driving to the station.
from the station ((von+3)) from the station The train departs from the station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Haltestelle (stop, for buses/trams)
Etymology
From 'Bahn' (track, railway) + 'Hof' (courtyard, yard). Literally a 'railway yard'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Hof' (courtyard) filled with 'Bahn' (train) tracks to remember it means train station.