die Achterbahn
Translation
roller coaster
Examples
Die Kinder wollen mit der Achterbahn fahren.
The children want to ride the roller coaster.
Mein Leben ist eine emotionale Achterbahn.
My life is an emotional roller coaster.
Grammar Patterns
to ride ((the roller coaster)) We rode the roller coaster.
a roller coaster of emotions After the breakup, she experienced a roller coaster of emotions.
Similar Words
Berg-und-Tal-Bahn (old term for roller coaster)
Etymology
From 'Achter' (a form of 'acht', eight) and 'Bahn' (track). The name comes from early roller coasters having a figure-eight layout.
Memory Tips
Picture a roller coaster track shaped like the number 8 ('Acht').