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Schlafwagen

sleeping car, sleeper coach

noun SHLAHF-vah-gen Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Usage Note

Schlafwagen is a train carriage with private compartments containing real beds for overnight travel, offering more comfort than a Liegewagen. They are available on European night trains and carry a significant surcharge over the base ticket.

Examples

"Wir buchten ein Zweibett-Abteil im Schlafwagen für die Fahrt von Hamburg nach Zürich."

Natural Translation

We booked a twin-bed compartment in the sleeping car for the journey from Hamburg to Zurich.

Literal Translation

We booked a two-bed compartment in the sleeping-car for the journey from Hamburg to Zurich.

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