In German
Zug
Meaning: train
Formal or informal? “Zug” is the train itself. The station is “der Bahnhof”, and the rail network is “die Bahn”.
Example sentences
Der Zug nach Berlin ist pünktlich.
The train to Berlin is on time.
Ich fahre morgen mit dem Zug.
I'm going by train tomorrow.
Die Züge sind heute sehr voll.
The trains are very full today.
Grammar note
“Der Zug” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. The plural is “die Züge”, with an umlaut on the “u”. “Mit dem Zug” means by train.
Common mistake
Don't say “die Zug”. The article is “der Zug”, masculine. Don't use “Zug” for the station; that's “der Bahnhof”.
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What is the difference between “Zug” and “Bahnhof”?
“Zug” is the train, while “Bahnhof” is the station building.
What is the plural of “Zug”?
“Züge”, with an umlaut on the “u”.