How to Say ‘the Suspended Railway in Wuppertal’ in German
die Schwebebahn in Wuppertal
dee SHVAY-beh-bahn in VOO-per-tahl
[dee SHVAY-beh-bahn in VOO-per-tahl]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Schwebebahn' comes from 'schweben' meaning 'to float' and 'Bahn', meaning 'rail'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A unique form of public transport, beloved for its quaint, historic charm in Wuppertal.
Phrase Breakdown
die
[dee]
the
A definite article used in German to specify a particular item.
Die Sonne scheint heute.
The sun is shining today.
Schwebebahn
[SHVAY-beh-bahn]
suspension railway
An elevated railway system where the train is suspended from a track above.
Die Schwebebahn in Wuppertal ist weltweit bekannt.
The suspension railway in Wuppertal is known worldwide.
in Wuppertal
in VOO-per-tahl
in Wuppertal
Refers to the location in Wuppertal, a city in Germany known for its unique railway.
Wir treffen uns in Wuppertal.
We are meeting in Wuppertal.
Words in this phrase
in
[in]
in
A preposition indicating location or position within something.
Ich fahre in die Stadt.
I am going into the city.
Wuppertal
[VOO-per-tahl]
Wuppertal
A city in Western Germany, notable for its unique suspension railway.
Die Schwebebahn in Wuppertal ist eine Touristenattraktion.
The suspension railway in Wuppertal is a tourist attraction.
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