Bahn in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bahn | die Bahnen |
| Accusative | die Bahn | die Bahnen |
| Dative | der Bahn | den Bahnen |
| Genitive | der Bahn | der Bahnen |
Bahn in use
- A1
Ich fahre mit der Bahn nach Hamburg.
I'm going to Hamburg by train.
- A1
Die Bahn hat zehn Minuten Verspätung.
The train is ten minutes late.
- A2
Wir nehmen die nächste Bahn.
We'll take the next train / tram.
Phrases
- die U-Bahnunderground, subway
- die S-Bahncity train
Good to know
- 'die Bahn' can mean the train, the tram, or the railway company.
- U-Bahn = underground, S-Bahn = city train, Straßenbahn = tram.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Bahn in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Bahn?
It's die Bahn. Bahn is feminine, and the plural is die Bahnen.
What does Bahn mean?
Bahn means train, railway, tram (die Straßenbahn), lane, track (sports) in English.
What is the plural of Bahn?
The plural is die Bahnen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).