How is the phrase aus den Schienen springen translated from German to English

English translation
to derail
verb

Mit den Rädern die Gleise verlassen.

To come off the rails with the wheels.

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  • Der Güterzug ist bei Nebel aus den Schienen gesprungen. — The freight train derailed in the fog.

  • Kann ein Waggon bei dieser Kurve aus den Schienen springen? — Can a carriage derail on this curve?

  • Zwei Wagen sprangen aus den Schienen, verletzt wurde niemand. — Two cars derailed, but nobody was hurt.

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