Zugabfahrt

train departure

noun TSOOK-ahp-fahrt Rare

Usage Note

Zugabfahrt is the moment or time of a train's departure. Printed on timetables and boards; pünktliche Zugabfahrt (on-time departure) is a Deutsche Bahn goal that is frequently discussed.

Examples

"Die Zugabfahrt verzögerte sich um zwanzig Minuten."

Natural Translation

The train departure was delayed by twenty minutes.

Literal Translation

The train departure delayed itself by twenty minutes.

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