English–German

“railway line” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaːnˌliːni̯ə/

Example

Viele Pendler nutzen die Bahnlinie täglich.

Many commuters use the railway line every day.

Illustration for Bahnlinie (railway line)

How to say “railway line” in German

“Railway line” in German is Bahnlinie.

A named rail route runs along a defined path between places, carrying trains from one end to another.

Full entry for Bahnlinie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bahnlinie

Der Ausbau der Bahnlinie soll den Pendlern Zeit sparen.

The expansion of the railway line should save commuters time.

Tips for using Bahnlinie

  • Bahnlinie is feminine, so its definite article is die and its plural is Bahnlinien.

Other German words for “railway line”

Auf dieser Bahnstrecke wird heute ein neuer Fahrplan getestet.

A new timetable is being tested on this railway line today.

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