Definition
Train. A series of rail vehicles pulled along a track by a locomotive; also used to mean a draft (of air or a drink).
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zug | die Züge |
| Accusative | den Zug | die Züge |
| Dative | dem Zug | den Zügen |
| Genitive | des Zuges | der Züge |
Examples
- Der Zug fährt um acht Uhr ab. — The train departs at eight o’clock.
- Ich nehme den Zug nach München. — I am taking the train to Munich.
- Der Zug hat Verspätung. — The train is delayed.
Notes
Masculine noun. Plural adds umlaut + -e: Zug → Züge. Germany’s train network is operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB). A very common mode of transport in Germany.