der Hauptbahnhof
Translation
main station, central station
Examples
Der Zug fährt vom Hauptbahnhof ab.
The train departs from the main station.
Wo ist der Hauptbahnhof, bitte?
Where is the main station, please?
Wir treffen uns am Hauptbahnhof.
We'll meet at the main station.
Grammar Patterns
((at the)) main station We'll meet at the main station.
((to the)) main station I'm driving to the main station.
((from the)) main station The train departs from the main station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: main station, central station
Etymology
A compound of 'Haupt-' (main, head) + 'Bahn' (railway) + 'Hof' (yard, court). Literally 'main railway yard'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Haupt' means 'head' or 'main'. This is the 'head station' of a city.