der Bahnübergang
Translation
railroad crossing
Examples
Am Bahnübergang müssen wir warten.
We have to wait at the railroad crossing.
Der Bahnübergang ist mit Schranken gesichert.
The railroad crossing is secured with barriers.
Grammar Patterns
wait ((at the)) railroad crossing to wait at the railroad crossing
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreuzung (intersection)
Etymology
From 'Bahn' (railroad) + 'Übergang' (crossing). Literally a 'railroad crossing'. 'Übergang' comes from 'über' (over) and 'gehen' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the place where you 'go over' ('übergehen') the 'Bahn' (train tracks).