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den Zug nehmen

to take the train

Türkçe: trene binmek

Noun
der Zug m.
Verb
nehmen
Topic
Gesellschaft und Leben

Watch out. Common mistake: learners often use 'nehmen' for all vehicles, but it's correct here.

In a sentence

Which form of nehmen fills the gap?

Mein Kollege ____ den Zug, weil sein Auto kaputt ist.

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Mein Kollege nimmt den Zug, weil sein Auto kaputt ist.

How it is used

Neutral. Means 'to take the train' – choosing the train as a means of transport. Use when discussing travel plans or commuting. Common mistake: learners often use 'nehmen' for all vehicles, but it's correct here.

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