A1 · 6.5 · Wege & Bahn
Asking the way and taking the train in German
Ask with Wie komme ich zum / zur …? Understand the answer with geradeaus, links, rechts.
Asking
Entschuldigung, wie komme ich zum Hauptbahnhof?Excuse me, how do I get to the main station?
Ist das weit? – Nein, nur fünf Minuten zu Fuß.Is it far? – No, only five minutes on foot.
Understanding the answer
| German | Meaning |
|---|---|
| geradeaus | straight on |
| nach links / nach rechts | to the left / right |
| an der Ampel | at the traffic lights |
| die erste / zweite Straße | the first / second street |
| an der Ecke | on the corner |
| gegenüber | opposite |
At the station
| You hear / read | Meaning |
|---|---|
| die Fahrkarte / das Ticket | ticket |
| Gleis 4 | platform 4 |
| umsteigen | change trains |
| Der Zug hat 10 Minuten Verspätung. | The train is 10 minutes late. |
| Abfahrt / Ankunft | departure / arrival |
| fällt aus | is cancelled |
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1Wo muss ich umsteigen? (Where do I have to change?) is one of the most useful questions in Germany.
Real-life GermanTrains in Germany are often late. Listen for Verspätung (delay) and fällt heute aus (cancelled today), and check the app before you leave.
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