Bedeutung
Using a train for travel.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Frecciarossa' (Red Arrow) is the pride of the Italian rail system, reaching speeds of 300km/h. Taking this train is seen as a premium, efficient experience compared to the slower regional trains. In the South, trains are often slower and less frequent than in the North. 'Prendere il treno' here might imply a longer, more patient journey, often involving scenic coastal views. The 'abbonamento' (monthly pass) is essential for those who 'prendono il treno' for work. It's a symbol of the daily grind for millions of Italians. Trains are a recurring motif in Italian neorealism, representing hope, separation, and the movement of people during the post-war boom.
Use with Time
Always pair this with 'alle' + [hour] to sound like a pro. 'Prendo il treno alle otto'.
Don't forget the article
Saying 'Prendo treno' sounds very broken. Always include 'il'.
Bedeutung
Using a train for travel.
Use with Time
Always pair this with 'alle' + [hour] to sound like a pro. 'Prendo il treno alle otto'.
Don't forget the article
Saying 'Prendo treno' sounds very broken. Always include 'il'.
The 'Preso' Rule
Memorize 'Ho preso' immediately. You will use it more than the present tense when telling stories.
Validate your ticket
In Italy, if you 'prendi il treno regionale', you must validate (obliterare) your paper ticket before boarding!
Teste dich selbst
Conjugate the verb 'prendere' in the present tense.
Io _______ il treno alle sette.
The first person singular (io) of 'prendere' is 'prendo'.
Choose the correct past tense form.
Ieri noi _______ il treno per Milano.
'Prendere' uses 'avere' and the irregular participle 'preso'.
Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four most common rail-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Scusi, come vado a Roma? B: Può _______ al binario 2.
The full phrase with the article is the most natural response.
Which phrase fits a situation where you are 5 minutes late?
Oh no! Ho _______!
'Perso il treno' means you missed it.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Prendere vs Andare in
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenIo _______ il treno alle sette.
The first person singular (io) of 'prendere' is 'prendo'.
Ieri noi _______ il treno per Milano.
'Prendere' uses 'avere' and the irregular participle 'preso'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the four most common rail-related collocations.
A: Scusi, come vado a Roma? B: Può _______ al binario 2.
The full phrase with the article is the most natural response.
Oh no! Ho _______!
'Perso il treno' means you missed it.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, if you are talking about 'a train' in general rather than 'the train' (the specific service).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for all settings.
'Prendere' is the whole act of using the transport; 'salire' is just the physical step of getting on.
Use 'Ho perso il treno'.
Always 'avere': 'Ho preso il treno'.
Usually, Italians say 'prendere la metro', but 'prendere il treno' is used for suburban rail (like the RER in Paris or the S-Bahn in Germany).
You can say 'beccare il treno' (to catch the train).
Say 'Sono in treno' or 'Sono sul treno'.
Say 'Ho preso il treno sbagliato'.
Yes, it's a very common theme in Italian pop music about travel and distance.
No, that would be 'giocare con il trenino'.
It's a high-speed train, like the Frecciarossa.
No, use the infinitive: 'Voglio prendere il treno'.
Ask 'Quale treno devo prendere?'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
perdere il treno
contrastto miss the train
andare in treno
similarto go by train
salire sul treno
specialized formto board the train
scendere dal treno
contrastto get off the train
cambiare treno
builds onto change trains
il treno fischia
similarthe train whistles
