Czech · Travel & Places
tramvaj
tram
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A rail vehicle that runs on tracks in city streets.
Example
Praha má skvělou síť tramvají.
Prague has an excellent tram network.
Etymology
'Tramvaj' is borrowed from the German word 'Tramwagen', which means 'tram car' and entered the Czech language in the late 19th century with the development of tram systems.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tramvaj' is predominantly used in informal spoken Czech, especially in urban areas with public tram systems. It is universally understood among Czech speakers.