die Bahnschiene
Translation
railway tracks, train tracks, rails
Examples
Der Zug fährt auf den Bahnschienen.
The train runs on the railway tracks.
Die alten Bahnschienen werden ersetzt.
The old railway tracks are being replaced.
Grammar Patterns
on ((the railway tracks)) auf den Bahnschienen The train runs on the railway tracks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Gleise (tracks)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bahn' (railway, track) and 'Schienen' (rails). Literally 'railway rails'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Bahn' (train) 'shining' as it runs along the 'Schienen' (rails).