die Bahnkreuzung
Translation
railroad crossing, level crossing
Examples
An der Bahnkreuzung müssen wir warten.
We have to wait at the railroad crossing.
Die Schranken der Bahnkreuzung sind geschlossen.
The gates at the railroad crossing are closed.
Grammar Patterns
((at+dat)) ((the railroad crossing)) at the railroad crossing There is a gate at the railroad crossing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bahnübergang
Etymology
Composed of 'Bahn' (railroad, track) + 'Kreuzung' (crossing, intersection).
Memory Tips
Think of it as where the 'Bahn' (railroad) 'kreuzt' (crosses) the road. The gender comes from 'die Kreuzung'.