No. 10,480 in German
railway
The German word for "railway" is "Eisenbahn," referring to a system of tracks and trains used for transporting people and goods.
In a sentence
Die Eisenbahn ist in Deutschland ein wichtiges Verkehrsmittel.
The railway is an important means of transportation in Germany.
'Eisenbahn' is used here as a term to refer to the railway system in general.
Ich warte auf der Eisenbahnbrücke, um den Zug zu sehen.
I am waiting on the railway bridge to see the train.
'Eisenbahn' is employed as part of a compound word, describing a bridge associated with the railway.
Mein Onkel arbeitet bei der Eisenbahn als Lokführer.
My uncle works for the railway as a train driver.
'Eisenbahn' stands for the railway organization or industry employing personnel.
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