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Gleis
German → American English
American English
Track
Schienenweg für Züge; in Bahnhöfen auch die nummerierte Spur, an der ein Zug hält.
Der Zug kommt an Gleis 4 an.Use Gleis for the rail track or platform number area in a station: Der Zug fährt auf Gleis 3 ein. It is not the same as Bahnsteig, which means platform.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Gleis mean in English?
Gleis means track, especially a railway track or a numbered track at a station.
Is Gleis the same as Bahnsteig?
Not exactly. Gleis is the track itself or the track number, while Bahnsteig means platform.
How do you say platform track in German?
In German, people often say Gleis when referring to the track number, for example Gleis 5.
What article does Gleis take?
Gleis is neuter: das Gleis.