Bahnhof
train station
A masculine compound noun (der Bahnhof) from 'Bahn' (railway) + 'Hof' (yard/court). The idiom 'Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof' means 'I don't understand anything'.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Bahnhof | die Bahnhofe | /ˈbaːnhoːf/ |
Example Sentences
Der Bahnhof ist im Zentrum.
The train station is in the center.
Ich hole dich am Bahnhof ab.
I'll pick you up at the station.
Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?
How do I get to the train station?
Compound Words
Hauptbahnhof (der) — main station (Hbf)
Bahnhofsviertel (das) — station quarter/district
Common Mistakes
Wrong plural: 'die Bahnhofe'
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