English–German

“train car” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌvaˈgɔ̃ː/

Example

Am Bahnhof stehen mehrere Waggons.

Several train cars are at the station.

Illustration for Waggon (train car)

How to say “train car” in German

“Train car” in German is Waggon.

A single rail vehicle coupled into a train, carrying passengers or freight in its own compartment.

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

Example sentences with Waggon

Im Personen-Waggon herrschte dichter Andrang.

There was a crush of people in the passenger railcar.

Tips for using Waggon

  • Waggon is masculine, with the standard forms der Waggon and die Waggons.

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