Usage Note
Abteil is neuter and refers to an enclosed seating compartment in a train, contrasting with open-plan Großraumwagen. Note the stress on the second syllable; plural is Abteile.
Examples
"Wir suchten ein ruhiges Abteil im hinteren Wagen."
Natural Translation
We looked for a quiet compartment in the rear carriage.
Literal Translation
We sought a quiet compartment in-the rear carriage.
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