Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof.
[ikh fer-SHTAY-e noor BAHN-hohf]
It’s all Greek to me.
Literal gloss:“I understand only train-station.”
When to use:Natural in everyday DACH speech, cafés, and casual chats rather than official letters.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| nur | only | — |
| Bahnhof | train station | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Tax or legal jargon
Als der Steuerberater losgelegt hat, habe ich nur noch Bahnhof verstanden.
Once the tax advisor got going, it was all Greek to me.