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Abfahrtszeit
/ˈapfaːɐ̯t͡sˌt͡saɪ̯t/
departure time
Die Abfahrtszeit des Zuges ist um 14:30 Uhr.
The train's departure time is at 2:30 PM.
formal
The scheduled time at which a vehicle (train, bus, plane) departs from a station or terminal.
Bitte beachten Sie die Abfahrtszeit auf dem Fahrplan.
Please note the departure time on the schedule.
Die Abfahrtszeit wurde aufgrund von Verspätungen verschoben.
The departure time was delayed due to delays.
Commonly used in public transportation contexts.
Collocations
Abfahrtszeit ändernto change the departure timeAbfahrtszeit verpassento miss the departure timeAbfahrtszeit prüfento check the departure time
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Pro Tip
Public Transport Vocabulary
Learn 'Abfahrtszeit' alongside 'Abfahrt' (departure) and 'Ankunftszeit' (arrival time) for efficient travel planning in German-speaking countries.
Gold Rule
Compound Nouns in German
German often combines two nouns to create a new word with a specific meaning. 'Abfahrtszeit' is a clear example: 'Abfahrt' (departure) + 'Zeit' (time). Breaking down such compounds helps in understanding their meaning.
Word Origin
From 'Abfahrt' (departure) + 'Zeit' (time). 'Abfahrt' itself is derived from 'abfahren' (to depart) + '-t' (past participle suffix), with 'ab' (off/away) + 'fahren' (to travel/drive).
Usage Notes
Used primarily in transportation contexts. In everyday speech, 'Abfahrt' alone is often sufficient to refer to the departure time.
Word Breakdown
Abfahrt
departure
rootZeit
time
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