das Eisenbahnnetz
Translation
railroad network, rail network
Examples
Deutschland hat ein dichtes Eisenbahnnetz.
Germany has a dense railroad network.
Das Eisenbahnnetz wird ständig modernisiert.
The railroad network is constantly being modernized.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) ... is/does sth. The railroad network connects many cities.
Similar Words
das Verkehrsnetz (transportation network), das Streckennetz (route network)
Etymology
A compound of 'Eisen' (iron), 'Bahn' (track/path), and 'Netz' (net/network). Literally an 'iron-track-network'.
Memory Tips
Think of the railroad tracks as a 'Netz' (net) of 'Eisen' (iron) 'Bahnen' (tracks) across the country.