train in German
train in German is Schleppe, Reihe, Gedankenfolge — train means a line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.
train in German
Schleppe
The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground. [from 14th c.]
Reihe
A sequence of events or ideas which are interconnected; a course or procedure of something. [from 15th c.]
Gedankenfolge
A sequence of events or ideas which are interconnected; a course or procedure of something. [from 15th c.]
Zug
A mechanical (originally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]
Eisenbahn
A mechanical (originally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]
üben
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
trainieren
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
trainieren
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
zielen
(transitive) To move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction.
trainieren
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).
lehren
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).
What does "train" mean?
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noun A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.
"The freight train rumbled slowly past the station, carrying dozens of heavy containers."
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noun A long, flowing part of a garment, especially a wedding dress, that trails along the ground.
"Two bridesmaids carefully lifted the train of the dress as she walked down the aisle."
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noun A connected series of events, thoughts, or vehicles.
"A train of camels crossed the desert, led by an old guide."
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verb To teach someone a skill through instruction and practice.
"The company will train all its new staff to use the booking system."
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train in a sentence
- The freight train rumbled slowly past the station, carrying dozens of heavy containers.
- We caught the early train to London.
- Two bridesmaids carefully lifted the train of the dress as she walked down the aisle.
- The queen's robe had a heavy velvet train that swept across the floor.
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What is "train" in German?
"train" in German is Schleppe, Reihe, Gedankenfolge. train means: A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine, used to carry passengers or freight.
How do you use "train" in a sentence?
Example: "The freight train rumbled slowly past the station, carrying dozens of heavy containers." In German, "train" is Schleppe, Reihe, Gedankenfolge.
Are there other ways to say "train" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "train": Schleppe, Reihe, Gedankenfolge, Zug, Eisenbahn, üben.
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