Abfahrtszeit

departure time

noun AP-fahrts-tsait Rare

Usage Note

Abfahrtszeit is the scheduled time at which a train, bus, or ferry departs. It appears on timetables (Fahrpläne) and announcements; missing the Abfahrtszeit by seconds can mean a long wait for the next service.

Examples

"Die genaue Abfahrtszeit steht auf deinem Ticket."

Natural Translation

The exact departure time is on your ticket.

Literal Translation

The exact departure-time is on your ticket.

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