Hochgeschwindigkeitszug

high-speed train

noun HOHKH-geh-shvin-dig-kaits-tsook Rare

Usage Note

Hochgeschwindigkeitszug is the generic descriptive term for high-speed rail services; in Germany this primarily means the ICE (Intercity-Express). The word is used in policy, media, and infrastructure discussions about rail modernisation.

Examples

"Mit dem Hochgeschwindigkeitszug ist Berlin von München aus in etwa vier Stunden erreichbar."

Natural Translation

By high-speed train, Berlin can be reached from Munich in about four hours.

Literal Translation

With the high-speed train is Berlin from Munich out in about four hours reachable.

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