die Regionalbahnen
Translation
regional trains
Examples
Die Regionalbahnen fahren oft.
The regional trains run often.
Wir nehmen die Regionalbahnen nach Potsdam.
We are taking the regional trains to Potsdam.
Grammar Patterns
to travel ((with sth.)) Wir fahren mit den Regionalbahnen.
to take ((sth.)) Wir nehmen die Regionalbahnen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nahverkehrszug (local train), S-Bahn
Etymology
Composed of 'Regional' (regional) and 'Bahnen' (trains, plural of Bahn). Literally 'regional trains'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'regional' train that connects towns within a specific region, as opposed to the high-speed ICE trains connecting major cities.