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die Ankunft des Zuges

/diː ˈankʊnft dɛs ˈtsuːɡəs/
the arrival of the train

Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters verzögert.

The arrival of the train was delayed due to bad weather.


formal

The moment when a train arrives at a station or destination.

Die Ankunft des Zuges war pünktlich.

The arrival of the train was on time.

Wir warteten auf die Ankunft des Zuges.

We waited for the arrival of the train.

This phrase is commonly used in travel and transportation contexts.

Collocations

die Ankunft des Zugesthe arrival of the traindie Verspätung der Ankunftthe delay of the arrivaldie Ankunftszeit des Zugesthe arrival time of the train

Synonyms

die Ankunft des Zugesdie Ankunft des Zugsdie Zugankunft

Antonyms

die Abfahrt des Zuges

Related Phrases

die Abfahrt des Zugesphrase
the departure of the train
die Verspätung des Zugesphrase
the delay of the train

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is often used in announcements at train stations or in travel itineraries.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, nouns are always capitalized, including 'Ankunft' and 'Zug'.

Word Origin

Composed of 'die Ankunft' (arrival) and 'des Zuges' (of the train), a literal phrase describing the arrival of a train.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when discussing train schedules or travel plans.

Word Breakdown

die Ankunft
the arrival
noun
+
des Zuges
of the train
possessive phrase
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