вокзал
vokzal
The Russian phrase for "train station" is вокзал (vokzal).
вокзал refers specifically to a large passenger terminal building where trains stop to allow passengers to board and depart.
Which one should you use?
While вокзал refers to a large passenger terminal building, the term железнодорожная станция is a more formal or technical way to say "railway station" and can be used for any railway station, including small stops or freight stations.
How do you pronounce it?
vokzal
Did you know?
- The word вокзал actually traces its roots back to the 'Vauxhall' gardens in London. It entered the Russian language via a French-influenced pronunciation of the English name.
- Because a вокзал is a major hub, it often serves as a primary city landmark where people meet when they do not have a specific address.
Examples in context
- Позвони мне с вокзала.Call me from the train station.This sentence is useful for expressing that you will call someone from the location of the вокзал.Tatoeba #8851040 by marafon, translation #13404380 by frpzzd
- Ты знаешь, где вокзал?Do you know where the train station is?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they know the location of the вокзал.Tatoeba #13044181 by marafon, translation #6722333 by Eccles17
- Я так дойду до вокзала?Is this the right way to the train station?This sentence is useful for asking if you are on the right way to reach the вокзал.Tatoeba #11304959 by marafon, translation #10649060 by CK
- Прошу прощения, где находится вокзал?Excuse me, where is the train station located?
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Example conversation
Ekaterina and Sergey are planning their trip to the city.
- Екатерина EkaterinaГде мы встретимся завтра?Gde my vstretimsya zavtra?Where shall we meet tomorrow?
- Сергей SergeyДавай встретимся на вокзале.Davay vstretimsya na vokzale.Let's meet at the train station.
- Екатерина EkaterinaВ какое время ты там будешь?V kakoye vremya ty tam budesh?What time will you be there?
- Сергей SergeyЯ буду там в восемь утра.Ya budu tam v vosem utra.I will be there at eight in the morning.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries вокзал, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
