der Zug
Translation
train, procession, draft, move
Examples
Der Zug fährt um 8 Uhr ab.
The train departs at 8 o'clock.
Ein kalter Zug kommt durch das Fenster.
A cold draft is coming through the window.
Das war ein kluger Zug im Schach.
That was a clever move in chess.
Er nahm einen tiefen Zug von der Zigarette.
He took a deep drag from the cigarette.
Grammar Patterns
to go by train ((mit dem Zug fahren)) We are going to Berlin by train.
to take the train ((den Zug nehmen)) I'll take the next train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bahn, Eisenbahn
Etymology
From the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, draw). A train is something that is 'pulled' along tracks.
Memory Tips
Think of a train making a 'choo-choo' sound, which sounds a bit like 'Zug'.