die Bahn
Translation
train, railway, lane, track
Examples
Wir fahren oft mit der Bahn.
We often travel by train.
Die Bahn hatte Verspätung.
The train was delayed.
Der Schwimmer ist auf Bahn vier.
The swimmer is in lane four.
Grammar Patterns
((mit der Bahn)) by train I go to work by train.
((die Bahn)) the train (object) We are taking the train.
((auf Bahn [No.])) in lane [No.] (sports) He is swimming in lane 3.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zug, Eisenbahn; Related: Gleis (track/platform)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'bane' (path, way). Originally meant a cleared way or track.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Autobahn' (car path). 'Bahn' is the path/system itself, often used for 'train'.