der Bahnsteig
Translation
platform
Examples
Der Zug fährt von Bahnsteig 5 ab.
The train departs from platform 5.
Wir warten auf dem Bahnsteig.
We are waiting on the platform.
Grammar Patterns
((on+3)) on the platform We are waiting on the platform.
((from+3)) from the platform The train departs from platform 5.
Similar Words
Perron (Swiss German)
Etymology
From 'Bahn' (railway, track) and 'Steig' (path, climb). Literally a 'track path'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'path' (Steig) you 'climb' to get on the 'train' (Bahn).