Bahnsteig

platform

noun BAHN-shtike Rare

Origin: from Bahn (railway) and Steig (path)

Usage Note

Bahnsteig is masculine, plural Bahnsteige, and is the raised platform you stand on; the numbered track itself is the Gleis. Announcements often pair them: Gleis 3 am Bahnsteig.

Examples

"Der Zug fährt heute von einem anderen Bahnsteig ab."

Natural Translation

Today the train departs from a different platform.

Literal Translation

The train drives today from a different platform off.

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