der Fernzug
Translation
long-distance train, intercity train
Examples
Der Fernzug nach Hamburg hat Verspätung.
The long-distance train to Hamburg is delayed.
Ich nehme lieber den Fernzug.
I prefer to take the long-distance train.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) to take the long-distance train I'll take the long-distance train to Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Intercity-Express (ICE); Antonyms: Nahverkehrszug, Regionalbahn
Etymology
Composed of 'fern' (far, long-distance) and 'Zug' (train).
Memory Tips
Remember it as a 'train' ('Zug') that goes 'far' ('fern').