Der Personenzug
Example: Der Personenzug hält an allen kleinen Bahnhöfen entlang der Strecke.
Definition
"Der Personenzug" refers to a passenger train that stops at all small stations along its route, providing transport for people rather than goods or express services. It typically serves local or regional travel needs with frequent stops.
Etymology
The word "der Personenzug" comes from German, combining "Personen" meaning 'persons' or 'people' and "Zug" meaning 'train' or 'pull'. It literally translates to 'passenger train,' indicating a train dedicated to carrying people. Did you know the term emphasizes the train's purpose compared to freight or express trains?
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"Der Personenzug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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