English–German

“train” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuːk/

Example

Ich nehme den Zug nach Berlin.

I'm taking the train to Berlin.

Illustration for Zug (train)

How to say “train” in German

“Train” in German is Zug.

A connected line that is drawn or moves forward, from railway carriages to a movement or a current of air.

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

Example sentences with Zug

Der Zug hat heute Verspätung, deshalb komme ich später.

The train is delayed today, so I will arrive later.

Tips for using Zug

  • The masculine noun uses der Zug and has the plural die Züge, with an umlaut in the plural.

Other German words for “train”

Wir schulen die neuen Mitarbeiter.

We train the new employees.

Die Firma bildet junge Leute aus.

The company trains young people.

Der Trainer trainiert die Mannschaft im Stadion.

The coach trains the team in the stadium.

Der Chef arbeitet den neuen Mitarbeiter ein.

The boss is training the new employee.

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