Drahtseilbahn

ropeway

noun DRAHT-zile-bahn Rare

Origin: from Draht (wire), Seil (cable) and Bahn

Usage Note

Drahtseilbahn is feminine and a somewhat technical synonym for a wire-rope aerial railway. In everyday speech the shorter Seilbahn is preferred. Plural: Drahtseilbahnen.

Examples

"Eine alte Drahtseilbahn verbindet das Tal mit der Hütte."

Natural Translation

An old ropeway connects the valley with the cabin.

Literal Translation

An old ropeway connects the valley with the cabin.

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