Abfahrts

Abfahrts is not a standard term in German. In most contexts the correct form is Abfahrt (singular) or Abfahrten (plural), both meaning departure or the act of leaving. Abfahrts may appear as a mistaken inflection or, occasionally, in names or labels, but it is generally considered incorrect in formal writing.

Etymology and forms

Abfahrt is a nominalization derived from the verb abfahren (to depart) and is used for events, times, and places related to departure. The plural Abfahrten is used when referring to multiple departures. Related compounds include Abfahrtszeit (departure time), Abfahrtsort (place of departure), and Abfahrtstafel (departure board).

Usage in transportation

In timetables and travel information, Abfahrt denotes the time at which a vehicle leaves a station, port, or stop. The corresponding terms Abfahrt (singular) and Abfahrten (plural) appear in schedules, tickets, and notices. Abfahrtstafel and Abfahrtsinformationen are common in travel hubs. For example, “Die Abfahrt des Zuges ist um 08:15 Uhr” or “Die Abfahrten heute umfassen drei Regionalzüge.”

Usage in sports

In alpine skiing, Abfahrt refers to the downhill race, a fast, high-speed discipline. The event is often called Abfahrtsrennen or simply Abfahrt. The course or segment can be described as Abfahrtsstrecke or Abfahrtskurs. In this context, Abfahrt conveys the nature of the competition rather than a timetable sense.

See also

Abfahrt, Abfahrten, Abfahrtstafel, Abfahrtszeit.