model railway
die Modelleisenbahn, die Modelleisenbahnen
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model railway
A true-to-scale, usually electrically powered replica of a railway, with tracks, trains, and often a landscaped setting.
Zu Weihnachten bauten wir die Modelleisenbahn im Wohnzimmer auf.
At Christmas, we set up the model railway in the living room.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Modelleisenbahnen |
| genitive | der Modelleisenbahn |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Modelleisenbahn | die Modelleisenbahnen |
| accusative | die Modelleisenbahn | die Modelleisenbahnen |
| dative | der Modelleisenbahn | den Modelleisenbahnen |
| genitive | der Modelleisenbahn | der Modelleisenbahnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Modelleisenbahn' (model railway) is made up of 'Modell' (model) and 'Eisenbahn' (railway). So it refers to a railway recreated in miniature.
Mein Vater hat eine große Modelleisenbahn im Keller aufgebaut.
My father set up a large model railway in the basement.
Verbs such as 'aufbauen' (to set up), 'steuern' (to control), 'sammeln' (to collect), and 'basteln' (to work on as a hobby) are often used with 'Modelleisenbahn' (model railway). 'Eine Modelleisenbahn-Anlage' (a model railway layout) is also a typical expression.
Am Wochenende bastelt er an seiner Modelleisenbahn und baut neue Häuser auf.
At the weekend, he works on his model railway and sets up new houses.
'Modelleisenbahn' (model railway) is often used in the context of a hobby. This usually involves more than just the trains; it often includes tracks, buildings, and a landscaped setting as well.
Ihre Modelleisenbahn hat mehrere Bahnhöfe, Brücken und einen kleinen See.
Her model railway has several stations, bridges, and a small lake.
