A1 Expression ニュートラル

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

Where is the train station?

意味

To ask for the location of the train station.

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文化的背景

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.

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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.

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Don't forget the 'der'

Saying 'Wo ist Bahnhof?' sounds very 'Tarzan-like'. Always include the article.

意味

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.

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Use 'Hauptbahnhof'

In big cities, always ask for the 'Hauptbahnhof' to ensure you get to the main hub.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct article for 'Bahnhof'.

Wo ist ______ Bahnhof?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: der

'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:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Wissen Sie, wo der Bahnhof ist?

Indirect questions with 'Wissen Sie...' are more polite in German.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are the most common phrases involving 'Bahnhof'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Entschuldigung, ______ ist der Bahnhof? B: Er ist da drüben.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Wo

'Wo' is the question word for location.

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct article for 'Bahnhof'. Fill Blank A1

Wo ist ______ Bahnhof?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: der

'Bahnhof' is a masculine noun in the nominative case here.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for the station? Choose B1

Select the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Wissen Sie, wo der Bahnhof ist?

Indirect questions with 'Wissen Sie...' are more polite in German.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are the most common phrases involving 'Bahnhof'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Entschuldigung, ______ ist der Bahnhof? B: Er ist da drüben.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Wo

'Wo' is the question word for location.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Yes, 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'.

関連フレーズ

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Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof

similar

I don't understand anything.

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Hauptbahnhof

specialized form

Main train station.

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Gleis

builds on

Track/Platform.

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Fahrplan

builds on

Timetable.

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