No. 3,883 in German
straßenbahn
"Straßenbahn" means "tram" or "streetcar" in English.
In a sentence
Die Straßenbahn fährt direkt ins Stadtzentrum.
The tram goes directly to the city center.
Here, 'Straßenbahn' is used as a noun referring to a mode of transportation, specifically a tram.
Wir warten an der Haltestelle auf die Straßenbahn.
We are waiting at the stop for the tram.
In this sentence, 'Straßenbahn' is again used as a noun to denote the vehicle expected by the speaker.
Die neue Straßenbahnlinie verbindet mehrere Stadtteile miteinander.
The new tram line connects several districts with each other.
Here, 'Straßenbahn' refers to the broader concept of a tram system or its individual lines.
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