This is the 10479th most frequent German word.
railroad
The German word for "railroad" is "Eisenbahn," meaning a transportation system using trains on tracks.
The word "Eisenbahn" refers to the railroad system, emphasizing its role in transportation and connection.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet viele Städte miteinander.
The railroad connects many cities together.
"Eisenbahn" here signifies the organization or company that operates the railroad network.
Er arbeitet als Ingenieur bei der Eisenbahn.
He works as an engineer for the railroad.
In this case, "Eisenbahn" is used to denote a toy or miniature representation of a railroad system.