der Express
Translation
express train, express, express delivery
Examples
Ich nehme den Express nach Berlin.
I'm taking the express train to Berlin.
Das Paket wurde per Express geschickt.
The package was sent by express mail.
Grammar Patterns
der Express ((to+place)) the express train to... I'm taking the express train to Berlin.
per Express by express mail The package was sent by express mail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schnellzug, Eilzug
Etymology
From Latin "expressus", meaning 'distinctly presented'. It implies something special or fast.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word "express", so think of speed and directness, like an express train or express mail.