Category: Travel & PlacesPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Tog
/Tog/Roman
English meaning: Train
Definition
A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.
Example
“Toget til Aarhus er forsinket.”
In English: “The train to Aarhus is delayed.”
Another example: “Toget til Aarhus afgår fra spor tre.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neuter noun meaning 'train' (railway). Plural 'tog' (same as singular). Everyday in commuting and travel.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The Danish term 'tog' comes from the Old Norse 'tôgr', which meant a train or pulling. Its modern usage reflects railway development in the late 19th century.
Common Collocations
- tage toget
- med toget
- vente på toget
- toget er forsinket
- et hurtigt tog
Word Forms
et tog, toget, tog, togene
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