NL: Thematische Woordenschat: "De Trein"
DE TREIN
Basiswoordenschat
Basis (A1-A2)
These are the essential words you need to understand trains and everything around them: from platforms and ticket machines to toilets and shops. Perfect for beginners!
- [station][het station (de stations][het station = the station]
- [trein][de trein (de treinen)][de trein = the train]
- [intercity][de intercity – de intercity’s][de intercity = the intercity train]
- [sprinter][de sprinter (de sprinters)][de sprinter = the local train]
- [hal][de hal (de hallen)][de hal = the hallway]
- [perron][het perron (de perrons)][het perron = the platform]
- [kiosk][de kiosk (de kiosken)][de kiosk = the kiosk]
- [krant][de krant (de kranten)][de krant = the newspaper]
- [winkel][de winkel (de winkels)][de winkel = the shop]
- [lift][de lift (de liften)][de lift = the elevator]
- [roltrap][de roltrap (de roltrappen)][de roltrap = the escalator]
- [treinkaartje][het treinkaartje (de treinkaartjes)]
- [fiets][de fiets (de fietsen)][de fiets = the bike]
- [klok][de klok (de klokken)][de klok = the clock]
- [halte][de halte (de haltes)][de halte = the stop]
- [poortje][het poortje (de poortjes)][the gates/ticket barriers]
- [supermarkt][de supermarkt (de supermarkten)][de supermarkt = the supermarket]
- [tijd][de tijd (de tijden)][the time]
- [wc][de wc (de wc’s)][de wc = the toilet]
- [parkeerplaats][de parkeerplaats (de parkeerplaatsen)][de parkeerplaats = the parking lot]
DE TREIN
Uitgebreide woordenschat
Intermediate (B1-B2)
Want to take your Dutch to the next level? Here’s more detailed vocabulary to help you talk about your train journey with greater precision, including conductors, transfers, and travel times.
- [overstap][de overstap (de overstappen)][de overstap = the transfer / connection]
- [overstappen][overstappen = to change train][double-check]
- [aankomsttijd][de aankomsttijd (de aankomsttijden)][de aankomsttijd = the arrival time]
- [aankomen][aankomen = to arrive]
- [vertrek][het vertrek (de vertrekken)][het vertrek = the departure]
- [vertrekken][vertrekken = to leave / to depart]
- [reizen][reizen = to travel]
- [machinist][de machinist (de machinisten)][de machinist = the train driver]
- [bagage][de bagage][de bagage = the luggage]
- [betaalautomaat][de betaalautomaat (de betaalautomaten)][the payment machine]
- [coupé][de coupé (de coupés)][de coupé = the train compartment]
- [gangpad][het gangpad (de gangpaden)][het gangpad = the aisle]
- [minuut][de minuut (de minuten)][de minuut = the minute]
- [ov-kaart][de ov-kaart (de ov-kaarten)][de ov-kaart = the public transport card]
- [passagier][de passagier (de passagiers)][de passagier = the passenger]
- [reiziger][de reiziger (de reizigers)][de reiziger = the passenger]
- [seconde][de seconde (de seconden)][de seconde = the second]
- [stoel][de stoel (de stoelen)][de stoel = the chair]
- [prullenbak][de prullenbak (de prullenbakken)][de prullenbak = the trash bin]
- [stiltecoupé][de stiltecoupé (de stiltecoupés)][de stiltecoupé = the silent compartment]
- [treinconducteur][de treinconducteur (de treinconducteurs)][de treinconducteur = the train conductor]
- [tijdstip][het tijdstip (de tijdstippen)][het tijdstip = the time (the specific time)]
- [uur][het uur (de uren)][het uur = the hour]
- [1e klas reizen][1e klas reizen = to travel in 1st class]
- [2e klas reizen][2e klas reizen = to travel in 2nd class]
DE TREIN
Gevorderde Woordenschat
advanced (C1-C2)
Ready to challenge yourself with advanced, real-life train vocabulary? These words are great for reading news updates, understanding delays, or navigating complex situations like cancellations or strikes.
- [bagagerek][het bagagerek (de bagagerekken)][het bagagerek = the luggage rack]
- [daluren][daluren = off-peak hours]
- [spitsuren][spitsuren = peak-hours]
- [geluidsoverlast][
- [staking][de staking (de stakingen)][de staking = the strike]
- [trajectkaart][de trajectkaart (de trajectkaarten)][de trajectkaart = the fixed-route travel card]
- [vertraging][de vertraging (de vertragingen)][de vertraging = the delay]
- [treinvertraging][de treinvertraging (de treinvertragingen)][de treinvertraging = the train delay
- [werkzaamheden][de werkzaamheden][de werkzaamheden = the construction works / the maintenance]
- [spoorwijziging][de spoorwijziging (de spoorwijzigingen)][de spoorwijziging = the platform change]
- [storing][de storing (de storingen)][de storing = the disruption]
- [aankondiging][de aankondiging (de aankondigingen][de aankondiging = the announcement]
- [abonnement][het abonnement (de abonnementen)][het abonnement = the travel pass]
- [annulering][de annulering (de annuleringen)][de annulering = the cancellation]
- [eindstation][het eindstation (de eindstations)][the final station]
- [fluitje][het fluitje (de fluitjes)][het fluitje = the whistle (used by conductor)]
- [vertrekspoor][het vertrekspoor (de vertreksporen)][het vertrekspoor = the departure platform]
- [bezet][bezet = occupied (seat, toilet)]
- [bord][het bord (de borden)][het bord = the sign/board (e.g. departure board)
- [drukte][de drukte][de drukte = the busyness
- [duur][de duur][de duur = the duration]
- [foutmelding][de foutmelding (de foutmelding)][de foutmelding = the error message]
- [informatiebalie][de informatiebalie (de informatiebalies)][de informatiebalie = the information desk]
- [noodrem][de noodrem (de noodremmen)][de noodrem = the emergency brake]
- [reisadvies][het reisadvies (de reisadviezen)][het reisadvies = the travel advice]
- [de boete][de boete (de boetes)(double-check)][de boete = the fine]
- [wisselstoring][de wisselstoring (de wisselstoringen)][de wisselstoring = the switch failure (rail switch)]
Stay tuned! Soon, I’ll be publishing quizzes to help you practice your vocabulary, along with real-life examples showing how these words are used every day!
Related thematic vocab lists:
– het openbaar vervoer (public transport): stay tuned!
– de stad (the city): stay tuned!
