trains
word · lemma: train
/ˈtɹeɪnz/
traynz
/tɹˈeɪnz/
traynz
Definition
Large vehicles that run on rails and carry people or goods from one place to another. 'Trains' is the plural form of 'train'.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to railway vehicles, not the verb 'trains'. Common phrases: 'catch a train', 'miss a train', 'train station'. In American English, 'train station' is common; in British English, 'railway station' is also common.
Spanish: trenesPortuguese (BR): trensPortuguese (PT): comboios - comboios ferroviáriosChinese (Simplified): 火车Chinese (Traditional): 火車Hindi: रेलगाड़ियाँArabic: قطاراتBengali: রেলগাড়িগুলি - ট্রেনগুলিRussian: поездаJapanese: 列車Vietnamese: tàu hỏaKorean: 기차들Turkish: trenlerUrdu: ٹرینیںIndonesian: kereta api
Example Sentences
The trains are late today.
basic
These trains go to the city center.
basic
I like watching trains at the station.
basic
The morning trains are always packed, so I leave early.
natural
Around here, the trains stop running after midnight.
natural
If the trains are on strike again, we'll have to drive.
natural