intercity

This is the 8744th most frequent Dutch word.


intercity

A fast train connecting major cities.


Here, "intercity" refers to a type of train service connecting major cities.

Ik reis elke dag met de intercity naar mijn werk.

I travel by intercity train to work every day.


In this context, "intercity" is used in its plural form to discuss the regular departure of such trains from a station.

De intercity's vertrekken elk uur vanaf dit station.

The intercity trains depart every hour from this station.


Here, "intercity" is used specifically to refer to a scheduled train connection to a destination.

Helaas is de intercity naar Amsterdam vertraagd.

Unfortunately, the intercity train to Amsterdam is delayed.