This is the 10480th most frequent German word.
railway
The German word for "railway" is "Eisenbahn," referring to a system of tracks and trains used for transporting people and goods.
'Eisenbahn' is used here as a term to refer to the railway system in general.
Die Eisenbahn ist in Deutschland ein wichtiges Verkehrsmittel.
The railway is an important means of transportation in Germany.
'Eisenbahn' is employed as part of a compound word, describing a bridge associated with the railway.
Ich warte auf der Eisenbahnbrücke, um den Zug zu sehen.
I am waiting on the railway bridge to see the train.
'Eisenbahn' stands for the railway organization or industry employing personnel.