Вокзал
Pronunciation
vahk-ZAHL
Translation
vokzal — train station
Context & Examples
Мы встретились на вокзале в шесть часов.
We met at the train station at six o'clock.
Вокзал в этом городе очень старый и красивый.
The train station in this city is very old and beautiful.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The word 'вокзал' derives from 'Vauxhall', a 19th-century London entertainment venue that also had a railway station. In Russian, it specifically refers to a major railway station, often the central hub of a city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Вокзал" mean in Russian?
"Вокзал" translates to "vokzal — train station" in English. It is pronounced as "vahk-ZAHL".
How do you pronounce "Вокзал"?
The pronunciation of "Вокзал" is: vahk-ZAHL
How to use "Вокзал" in a sentence?
Example: "Мы встретились на вокзале в шесть часов." which translates to "We met at the train station at six o'clock.". Another example: "Вокзал в этом городе очень старый и красивый." — "The train station in this city is very old and beautiful.".
What is the cultural significance of "Вокзал" in Russia?
The word 'вокзал' derives from 'Vauxhall', a 19th-century London entertainment venue that also had a railway station. In Russian, it specifically refers to a major railway station, often the central hub of a city.