die Bahnstrecke
Translation
railroad line, railroad track, route
Examples
Die Bahnstrecke ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.
The railroad line is closed due to construction work.
Eine neue Bahnstrecke verbindet die beiden Städte.
A new railroad line connects the two cities.
Grammar Patterns
a railroad line ((between)) ... and ... eine Bahnstrecke zwischen Berlin und Hamburg
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eisenbahnlinie, Gleis (track)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bahn' (railroad, path) and 'Strecke' (route, stretch). Literally 'railroad route'.
Memory Tips
Think of a train ('Bahn') stretching along a route ('Strecke').