„Ich habe den Zug verpaßt."
I missed the train.
What does „Ich habe den Zug verpaßt." mean in German?
„Ich habe den Zug verpaßt." means "I missed the train.." Literally: "I have missed the train.."
Literal Translation
"I have missed the train."
English Equivalent
"I missed the train."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'den Zug verpassen'
Modern Form
Modern spelling: „Ich habe den Zug verpasst."
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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