die Straßenbahn
Translation
streetcar, tram
Examples
Ich fahre mit der Straßenbahn zur Arbeit.
I take the streetcar to work.
Die nächste Straßenbahn kommt in fünf Minuten.
The next streetcar is coming in five minutes.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((the streetcar)) to take the streetcar I take the streetcar to work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tram; Other transport: Bus, Zug (train)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Straße' means 'street' and 'Bahn' means 'track' or 'railway'. So, a 'street-railway'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'street-bahn'. 'Bahn' is a common word for train systems in Germany (like Autobahn for cars).