De sneltrein
Example: De sneltrein naar Amsterdam vertrekt om tien uur.
Definition
"De sneltrein" refers to a fast train that makes fewer stops than a regular train, allowing passengers to travel quickly between major destinations. For example, in the phrase 'De sneltrein naar Amsterdam vertrekt om tien uur,' it means the express train to Amsterdam departs at ten o'clock.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de sneltrein" combines "snel," meaning fast or quick, and "trein," meaning train. This compound word literally translates to 'fast train.' It reflects the purpose of the train as a quicker mode of travel compared to local trains.
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"De sneltrein" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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