der Zug
the train (masculine)
How do you say “the train (masculine)” in German? It’s der Zug. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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PronunciationDER TSUK
Example
Der Zug fährt pünktlich ab.
The train departs on time.
Memory tip
Zug sounds like a quick 'tsuk' — imagine a train going 'tsuk-tsuk' as it leaves; Zug = train.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Zug» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Zug» is der.
German nouns with the article der →