die Drehscheibe
Translation
hub, turntable, potter's wheel, Lazy Susan
Examples
Die Lokomotive fuhr auf die Drehscheibe.
The locomotive drove onto the turntable.
Der Flughafen ist eine wichtige Drehscheibe.
The airport is an important hub.
Grammar Patterns
((a hub)) ((for sth.)) a hub for sth. Frankfurt is a hub for international air traffic.
Similar Words
der Knotenpunkt (junction), das Zentrum (center)
Etymology
From 'drehen' (to turn/rotate) and 'Scheibe' (disc, plate). Literally a 'turning disc'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'turning disc' that acts as a central point or 'hub' for traffic, goods, or information.