Die Plattform
Example: Wir treffen uns auf der Plattform am Bahnhof.
Definition
"Die Plattform" refers to a flat, raised area, often used to describe the place where passengers wait for trains at a station. It serves as a designated space for boarding or alighting from trains or other public transport vehicles.
Etymology
The word "die Plattform" comes from the French word 'plate-forme,' meaning a flat surface or stage. The term was adopted into German to describe a level surface, especially in transportation contexts like train stations. Did you know? The term originally referred to any flat structure used for standing or working.
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"Die Plattform" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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