Der Zug
Example: Der Zug fährt pünktlich zum Bahnhof ab.
Definition
"Der Zug" refers to a train, a mode of transportation consisting of connected vehicles that run on tracks and carry passengers or goods from one place to another, often used for tourism and travel purposes, as in the example: 'Der Zug fährt pünktlich zum Bahnhof ab.'
Etymology
The word "der Zug" originates from the Old High German word 'zug,' meaning 'a pulling or drawing.' It evolved to describe the act of moving or drawing something, which naturally extended to trains, as they are pulled along tracks. Did you know? The term also relates to movement or procession in general.
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"Der Zug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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