German

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Etymology

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schweben (levitate) +‎ Bahn (train).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃveːbəbaːn/
  • Hyphenation: Schwe‧be‧bahn
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Noun

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Schwebebahn f (genitive Schwebebahn, plural Schwebebahnen)

  1. levitation train
    Synonym: Magnetschwebebahn
  2. hovertrain
    Synonym: Luftkissenbahn
  3. suspension railway
    Synonyms: Hängebahn, H-Bahn
  4. (rare) aerial tramway, cable car
    Synonyms: Seilbahn, Luftseilbahn

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