Signification
To ask for the location of the train station.
Contexte culturel
The 'Hauptbahnhof' is often the only place where shops are open on Sundays, making it a weekly destination for locals, not just travelers. Swiss train stations are famous for their precision and the 'SBB' clock, which has a red second hand that pauses at the top of every minute. In Vienna, the 'Westbahnhof' and 'Hauptbahnhof' are distinct hubs; confusing them can lead to missing your train to Salzburg vs. Budapest. The station is often a 'Treffpunkt' (meeting point) for teenagers because it's central and has free Wi-Fi.
Look for the 'S' or 'U' signs
If you can't find a person to ask, look for a large green 'S' or blue 'U' sign; they almost always lead to a station.
Don't forget the 'der'
Saying 'Wo ist Bahnhof?' sounds very 'Tarzan-like'. Always include the article.
Signification
To ask for the location of the train station.
Look for the 'S' or 'U' signs
If you can't find a person to ask, look for a large green 'S' or blue 'U' sign; they almost always lead to a station.
Don't forget the 'der'
Saying 'Wo ist Bahnhof?' sounds very 'Tarzan-like'. Always include the article.
Use 'Hauptbahnhof'
In big cities, always ask for the 'Hauptbahnhof' to ensure you get to the main hub.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct article for 'Bahnhof'.
Wo ist ______ Bahnhof?
'Bahnhof' is a masculine noun in the nominative case here.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for the station?
Select the best option:
Indirect questions with 'Wissen Sie...' are more polite in German.
Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the most common phrases involving 'Bahnhof'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Entschuldigung, ______ ist der Bahnhof? B: Er ist da drüben.
'Wo' is the question word for location.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWo ist ______ Bahnhof?
'Bahnhof' is a masculine noun in the nominative case here.
Select the best option:
Indirect questions with 'Wissen Sie...' are more polite in German.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the most common phrases involving 'Bahnhof'.
A: Entschuldigung, ______ ist der Bahnhof? B: Er ist da drüben.
'Wo' is the question word for location.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, that is perfectly fine and very common. The driver will understand you want to go to the main station.
Yes, always. Even in compounds like 'Hauptbahnhof' or 'U-Bahnhof', the gender is determined by the last word, which is 'Bahnhof'.
You should specify: 'Wo ist {der|m} Nordbahnhof?' or 'Wo ist {der|m} Südbahnhof?'.
It originated in WWI when soldiers were so tired they only wanted to hear the word 'Bahnhof' (to go home). Now it means 'I don't understand'.
Expressions liées
Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof
similarI don't understand anything.
Hauptbahnhof
specialized formMain train station.
Gleis
builds onTrack/Platform.
Fahrplan
builds onTimetable.
