German · Travel & Places
Bahnhof
Train station
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where trains stop for passengers.
Example
Der Bahnhof ist in der Stadtmitte.
The train station is in the city centre.
Etymology
The word 'Bahnhof' comes from the German words 'Bahn', meaning 'railway', and 'Hof', meaning 'yard' or 'court'. It historically referred to the area or yard where trains would stop.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bahnhof' is commonly used in both written and spoken German, primarily in formal and everyday contexts. It may vary regionally in colloquial speech, but it is universally understood across Germany.