A1 Collocation 중립

Zug fahren

take the train

To travel by means of a railway train.

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문화적 배경

The 'Deutsche Bahn' (DB) is a major part of German identity. While famous for delays, the 'ICE' (InterCity Express) is a symbol of modern German engineering. In Switzerland, 'Zug fahren' is even more common and the trains are legendary for their punctuality. The SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) is often cited as the best in Europe. Austrians use the term 'ÖBB'. Night trains (Nightjet) are making a huge comeback in Austria, connecting Vienna to all of Europe.

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Drop the 'mit dem'

In casual speech, you can just say 'Ich fahre Zug' instead of 'Ich fahre mit dem Zug'. It sounds more native.

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The 'a' to 'ä' change

Don't forget: 'Er fährt Zug', not 'Er fahrt Zug'. This is a very common beginner mistake.

To travel by means of a railway train.

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Drop the 'mit dem'

In casual speech, you can just say 'Ich fahre Zug' instead of 'Ich fahre mit dem Zug'. It sounds more native.

⚠️

The 'a' to 'ä' change

Don't forget: 'Er fährt Zug', not 'Er fahrt Zug'. This is a very common beginner mistake.

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The 'Bahn' alternative

If you want to sound really German, use 'Bahn fahren'. It's the most common way people refer to the national rail system.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct verb for: 'Ich ___ morgen mit dem Zug.'

Ich ___ morgen mit dem Zug.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fahre

For vehicles, 'fahren' is the mandatory verb.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fahren'.

Du ___ oft mit dem Zug nach Berlin.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fährst

The verb 'fahren' has a vowel change (a -> ä) for the second person singular.

Match the German phrase to its English meaning.

Match the pairs.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Zug fahren: Take the train, Bahnhof: Train station, Fahrkarte: Ticket, pünktlich: On time

Basic vocabulary related to train travel.

What is the missing word?

A: Wie kommst du nach Hamburg? B: Ich fahre mit ___ Zug.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dem

'Mit' always takes the dative case. '{der|m} Zug' becomes 'dem Zug'.

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시각 학습 자료

Transport Verbs

Fahren
Zug Train
Auto Car
Gehen
zu Fuß on foot

Types of Trains

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Fast

  • ICE
  • IC
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Local

  • S-Bahn
  • Regionalbahn

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct verb for: 'Ich ___ morgen mit dem Zug.' Choose A1

Ich ___ morgen mit dem Zug.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fahre

For vehicles, 'fahren' is the mandatory verb.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fahren'. Fill Blank A1

Du ___ oft mit dem Zug nach Berlin.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fährst

The verb 'fahren' has a vowel change (a -> ä) for the second person singular.

Match the German phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Zug fahren: Take the train, Bahnhof: Train station, Fahrkarte: Ticket, pünktlich: On time

Basic vocabulary related to train travel.

What is the missing word? dialogue_completion A2

A: Wie kommst du nach Hamburg? B: Ich fahre mit ___ Zug.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: dem

'Mit' always takes the dative case. '{der|m} Zug' becomes 'dem Zug'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

6 질문

Yes, it is grammatically correct and understood, but 'Ich fahre mit dem Zug' is much more common in natural German.

'Zug' is the physical vehicle (the train). 'Bahn' refers to the system or the company (the railway).

In the phrase 'Zug fahren', no. In 'mit dem Zug fahren', yes.

As a verb phrase, it is two words. If you use it as a noun (The train-traveling), it is one word: 'Das Zugfahren'.

Use 'Ich bin im Zug' or 'Ich sitze im Zug'.

No, in German 'fahren' means to travel by vehicle, whether you are the driver or a passenger.

관련 표현

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umsteigen

builds on

To change trains

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schwarzfahren

specialized form

To ride without a ticket

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pendeln

similar

To commute

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