Der Tunnel
Example: Der Zug fährt durch den langen Tunnel unter dem Berg.
Definition
"Der Tunnel" refers to a long underground or underwater passage, typically constructed for transportation such as trains or vehicles, allowing them to pass through obstacles like mountains or bodies of water.
Etymology
The word "der Tunnel" comes from the English word 'tunnel,' which itself originates from the Old French 'tonnelle,' meaning a small barrel or cask. Over time, it evolved to describe an underground passage, reflecting the barrel-like shape of early tunnels.
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"Der Tunnel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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