die Seilbahn
Translation
cable car, ropeway, funicular
Examples
Wir fahren mit der Seilbahn auf den Berg.
We are taking the cable car up the mountain.
Die Seilbahn bietet eine tolle Aussicht.
The cable car offers a great view.
Grammar Patterns
to go by cable car mit der Seilbahn fahren We're going to the summit by cable car.
to take the cable car die Seilbahn nehmen Shall we take the cable car or hike?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gondel (gondola), Sessellift (chairlift)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Seil' (rope, cable) + 'Bahn' (way, track). Literally a 'rope-way'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Seil' (rope) and 'Bahn' (track/path). It's a path on a rope.