Achterbahn

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German[edit]

German Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia de
eine Achterbahn im Tivoli, Kopenhagen

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʔaxtɐˌbaːn/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Achterbahn f (genitive Achterbahn, plural Achterbahnen)

  1. rollercoaster

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