NOUN
Eisenbahn/ˈaɪ̯zn̩ˌbaːn/railway; railroad; train
Eisenbahn is a German noun that means railway, railroad, or train. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯zn̩ˌbaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Eisenbahnen".
Definitions
1.railway system for transporting people or goods by train(transportation)
a.a set of tracks and the operated service
Die Eisenbahn verbindet viele Städte miteinander.—The railway connects many cities with each other.
2.toy train or model railway(toy)
a.miniature railway for play or collecting
Das Kind spielt stundenlang mit seiner Eisenbahn.—The child plays for hours with his toy train.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Eisenbahn | die Eisenbahnen |
| Genitive | der Eisenbahn | der Eisenbahnen |
| Dative | der Eisenbahn | den Eisenbahnen |
| Accusative | die Eisenbahn | die Eisenbahnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eisenbahn" mean in English?
- "Eisenbahn" means railway, railroad, or train. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eisenbahn"?
- "Eisenbahn" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯zn̩ˌbaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Eisenbahn" der, die, or das?
- "Eisenbahn" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Eisenbahn"?
- The plural of "Eisenbahn" is "Eisenbahnen".
- What part of speech is "Eisenbahn"?
- "Eisenbahn" is a noun in German.
