No. 329 in German
bahn
" Bahn" means "track," "rail," "path," or "way" in English, often referring to railways or routes.
In a sentence
Die Bahn fährt in zehn Minuten ab.
The train departs in ten minutes.
In this sentence, 'Bahn' is used as a synonym for a train, particularly in colloquial speech. This showcases its common usage in everyday conversations relating to rail transport.
Die Sternschnuppen zogen ihre Bahn über den Himmel.
The shooting stars traced their path across the sky.
Here, 'Bahn' refers to a trajectory or path—illustrating a metaphorical use of the word to describe movement through space.
Bitte betritt nicht die Fahrräder-Bahn!
Please do not step onto the bicycle lane!
The term 'Bahn' is used in this context to denote a designated lane or track, specifically for bicycles. This shows its application in describing specific pathways or lanes.
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