der Güterzug
Translation
freight train, goods train
Examples
Lange Güterzüge fahren oft nachts.
Long freight trains often run at night.
Der Güterzug transportiert schwere Lasten.
The freight train transports heavy loads.
Grammar Patterns
((a freight train)) + Verb as subject: a freight train does sth. The freight train is arriving at the station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Frachtzug (cargo train)
Etymology
Composed of 'Güter' (goods) and 'Zug' (train). Literally a 'goods train'.
Memory Tips
Think of a train ('Zug') pulling lots of 'goods' ('Güter').