trein
/trɛi̯n/masculine
The Dutch word for the English noun "train" is trein.
The word trein refers to a line of connected cars or carriages used for transportation.
Meaning: line of connected cars or carriages (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun for the vehicle is trein, whereas the verb for exercising or practicing is trainen.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine noun trein is treinen.
How do you pronounce it?
/trɛi̯n/
Did you know?
- Despite the similarity, the Dutch word trein for a railway vehicle was actually borrowed from the English word 'train'.
- The Dutch word trein can refer to the long fabric trailing behind a wedding dress, just like the English word 'train'.
- Historically, a trein in Dutch referred to a procession of people or a 'train' of followers accompanying a leader.
Examples in context
- De trein is hier.The train is in.This sentence shows how to state that the trein has arrived.Tatoeba #7980356 by Elsofie, translation #326153 by sundown
- Ik kom per trein.I'll come by train.This sentence shows how to express traveling by means of the trein.Tatoeba #8350708 by obsessed_polyglot, translation #3819107 by CK
- Mis de trein niet.Don't be late for the train.This sentence is useful for warning someone not to miss the trein.Tatoeba #4654598 by doemaar14, translation #326168 by CK
- Hoe laat vertrekt de trein naar Amsterdam?What time does the train to Amsterdam depart?
- De spoorwegmaatschappij investeert in nieuwe treinen.The railway company is investing in new trains.
- Ik moet de trein halen naar Rotterdam.I need to catch the train to Rotterdam.
- We kunnen met de trein naar Utrecht gaan.We can go to Utrecht by train.
- 369 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noah and Lisa are waiting at the station platform.
- NoahKomt de trein nog?Is the train still coming?
- LisaJa, de trein is bijna hier.Yes, the train is almost here.
- NoahIk hoop dat de trein niet te vol is.I hope the train is not too full.
- LisaDat hoop ik ook, Noah.I hope so too, Noah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “train” translations and entries trein, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
