De passagierstrein
Example: De passagierstrein vertrekt om tien uur van het station.
Definition
"De passagierstrein" refers to a passenger train designed to carry people from one station to another. It typically operates on a set schedule and provides seating and amenities focused on passenger comfort and safety during travel.
Etymology
"De passagierstrein" combines the Dutch word "passagier," meaning passenger, and "trein," meaning train. The term directly describes a train intended for transporting passengers. Did you know? The word "passagier" comes from the French "passager," which itself originates from the Latin "passare," meaning to pass or cross.
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"De passagierstrein" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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the passenger train