German Word · Beginner
Bummelbahn
A slow local train
Pronunciation: say Bummelbahn
Meaning
A slow local train.
Example
Und die Ostbahn ist eine so furchtbare Bummelbahn. Die Mannheimer brauchen 14 — 15 Stunden hierher, die Berliner und Leipziger, die Wiener haben lauter anstrengende Fahrten.
The Ostbahn is one of those dreadful local trains. Mannheimers need 14 — 15 hours to get here; Berliners, Leipzigers and Viennese have nothing but stressful journeys.
Practice tips
- Practice Bummelbahn out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.