U-Bahn /ˈuːbˈɑːn/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "subway".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: die U-Bahn
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: subway
  • IPA: /ˈuːbˈɑːn/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: die
  • Image:Photo of U-Bahn (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Ich fahre jeden Tag mit der U-Bahn zur Arbeit. English: I take the subway to work every day.
  • Die U-Bahn-Station ist während der Hauptverkehrszeit sehr voll. English: The subway station is very crowded during rush hour.
  • Wir haben die Fahrkarten für die U-Bahn am Kiosk gekauft. English: We bought the subway tickets at the kiosk.

When and How to Use "U-Bahn"

Use "U-Bahn" when you want to talk about "subway" in German. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "U-Bahn" mean in German?

"U-Bahn" is the German word for "subway".

What CEFR level is "U-Bahn"?

"U-Bahn" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "U-Bahn"?

"U-Bahn" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "U-Bahn" in a sentence?

Ich fahre jeden Tag mit der U-Bahn zur Arbeit.

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