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die Station
station / stop
A stop for public transport such as the subway, commuter rail, or bus.
example
An der nächsten Station müssen wir aussteigen.
We have to get off at the next station.
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Usage tips
Important prepositions
The correct preposition depends on the meaning. For stops, you say 'an der Station' (at the station/stop). In a hospital or research facility, you use 'auf der Station' (on the ward / at the station).
EXAMPLE
Ich warte an der nächsten Station auf dich.
I'll wait for you at the next station.
Context clue: transport
When 'Station' means a stop, the context often includes words like 'U-Bahn' (subway), 'S-Bahn' (commuter rail), 'Bus' (bus), 'Linie' (line), 'einsteigen' (to get on), or 'aussteigen' (to get off).
EXAMPLE
Unsere U-Bahn-Linie hat 20 Stationen.
Our subway line has 20 stations.
Context clue: hospital
In a hospital context, 'Station' is often combined with medical specialties, for example 'chirurgische Station' (surgical ward), 'Innere Station' (internal medicine ward), or 'Intensivstation' (intensive care unit).
EXAMPLE
Der Patient wurde von der Notaufnahme auf die kardiologische Station verlegt.
The patient was transferred from the emergency room to the cardiology ward.
Compound words
In the meaning of 'facility', 'Station' is often the second part of a compound word that describes the purpose more precisely, e.g. 'Raumstation' (space station), 'Wetterstation' (weather station), or 'Ladestation' (charging station) for electric cars.
EXAMPLE
An dieser Raststätte gibt es eine Ladestation für E-Autos.
There is a charging station for electric cars at this rest stop.
Compare with
Station vs Basis
basis / base
'die Basis' and 'die Station' can both mean a fixed place from which work is done. 'Basis' emphasizes that this place serves as a base, that is, as a starting point for missions, trips, or work. 'Station' emphasizes more the facility itself and its specific purpose, for example a 'Forschungsstation' (research station) or 'Wetterstation' (weather station). They can be confused because both occur in contexts such as research, the military, or work in remote places. If the place is mainly for support and as a starting point, 'Basis' fits better; if the equipped workplace is meant, 'Station' fits better.
Station
Auf der kleinen Wetterstation werden jeden Tag die Temperaturen gemessen.
Temperatures are measured every day at the small weather station.
Basis
Die Bergretter kehren am Abend zur Basis zurück.
The mountain rescuers return to the base in the evening.
In real life
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