Achterbahn

German

Etymology

Achter (“an eight”) +‎ Bahn (“route”), from the figure-eight shape commonly seen in roller coasters, particularly older ones.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʔaxtɐˌbaːn/
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Noun

Achterbahn f (genitive Achterbahn, plural Achterbahnen)

  1. rollercoaster

Declension

Declension of Achterbahn [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Achterbahn die Achterbahnen
genitive einer der Achterbahn der Achterbahnen
dative einer der Achterbahn den Achterbahnen
accusative eine die Achterbahn die Achterbahnen

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