railway line
die Eisenbahnlinie, die Eisenbahnlinien
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railway line
A route within the railway network on which trains run between specific places.
Wegen eines umgestürzten Baums war die Eisenbahnlinie stundenlang gesperrt.
The railway line was closed for hours because of a fallen tree.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eisenbahnlinien |
| genitive | der Eisenbahnlinie |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Eisenbahnlinie | die Eisenbahnlinien |
| accusative | die Eisenbahnlinie | die Eisenbahnlinien |
| dative | der Eisenbahnlinie | den Eisenbahnlinien |
| genitive | der Eisenbahnlinie | der Eisenbahnlinien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Eisenbahnlinie' (railway line) is made up of 'Eisenbahn' (railway) and 'Linie' (line). Here, 'Linie' (line) refers to a fixed route within the railway network.
Die Eisenbahnlinie führt durch mehrere kleine Dörfer.
The railway line runs through several small villages.
'Eisenbahnlinie' (railway line) is often used with verbs such as 'bauen' (to build), 'eröffnen' (to open), 'modernisieren' (to modernize), and 'stilllegen' (to close down). These combinations describe the development or operation of a route.
Die Stadt will die alte Eisenbahnlinie modernisieren.
The city wants to modernize the old railway line.
'Eisenbahnlinie' (railway line) is often used with a reference to a location: a railway line connects one place to another or runs from one place to another.
Die Eisenbahnlinie verbindet das Dorf mit dem regionalen Zentrum.
The railway line connects the village to the regional center.
