die Abfahrt
Meaning and Usage
"Die Abfahrt" in German refers to "the departure" or "the exit" and is commonly used in the context of transportation, such as trains, buses, or planes. It can also be used to describe a downhill skiing run.
Linguistic Analysis
"Abfahrt" is a noun composed of the prefix "ab-" which indicates direction away or down, and "Fahrt" which means "journey" or "ride." The word's structure is similar to its English counterpart, "departure," which consists of the prefix "de-" (indicating removal) and the root "part" (which comes from the Latin word "partiri" meaning "to divide").
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Abfahrt" in German is similar in meaning and structure to its English counterpart "departure." Both words indicate the action of leaving or the place from which a journey begins.
Cultural Context
In the context of skiing, "die Abfahrt" refers to the downhill skiing run or course, and it is a popular term used in skiing and snowboarding activities in German-speaking countries.
Example Sentences
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Der Zug hat seine Abfahrt um 15:00 Uhr. (The train has its departure at 3:00 PM.)
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Die Abfahrt auf dieser Piste ist besonders anspruchsvoll. (The downhill run on this slope is particularly challenging.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Abfahrt" with "departure" or "downhill run" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Anfahrt (the approach/arrival)
- die Ankunft (the arrival)
- die Einfahrt (the entrance/driveway)
- die Ausfahrt (the exit/ramp)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Abfahrten
Conjugation (for verbs)
Not applicable - "Abfahrt" is a noun.