die Bahn

Plural: die Bahnen
Goethe A1 Noun #514 Noun
  1. the rail, the train
  2. the lane
  3. the length
1.

the rail, the train

Opposite: pünktlich
(Works for a train, the German train company and the concept of rail.)
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2.

the lane

("Spur" is more common for a lane of a road, but there's "Fahrbahn" for instance and "Bahn" is also the lane in sports. And for the trajectory of satellites. Also used figuratively for a "track".)
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3.

the length

(A long piece of paper or fabric. )
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How many meanings does the German word 'Bahn' have?

Bahn has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the rail, the train, 2. the lane, 3. the length.

What is the gender of 'Bahn'?

die

What is the plural of 'Bahn'?

die Bahnen

What is 'Bahn' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Bahn'?

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