German Phrase
Die Bildschirme zeigen Infos zur Strecke.
Meaning
The sentence states that the screens (e.g., on a train, at a station, or in a vehicle) are displaying information about the route, such as upcoming stops, delays, or distance. It is a straightforward factual statement.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to point out that digital displays are providing route‑related data – for example, in public transport announcements, at a sports venue, or in any setting where passengers need to know the current course.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieBildschirmezeigenInfoszurStrecke.
Die (definite article, plural nominative)
‘Die’ is the plural nominative form of the definite article, matching the plural noun ‘Bildschirme’.
Bildschirme (noun, plural, masculine)
‘Bildschirm’ means ‘screen’; the plural ‘Bildschirme’ is used here as the subject.
zeigen (verb, 3rd person plural, present)
‘zeigen’ is the present‑tense form for ‘they show/display’.
Infos (colloquial plural of ‘Informationen’)
‘Infos’ is an informal abbreviation; in formal contexts you would use ‘Informationen’.
zur = zu + der (preposition + dative article)
‘zu’ governs the dative case; combined with the feminine article ‘der’ it becomes ‘zur’.
Strecke (feminine noun, dative singular)
‘Strecke’ means ‘route’ or ‘track’; after ‘zu’ it takes the dative case: ‘zur Strecke’.
🗨In Conversation
Wo finde ich die aktuellen Fahrplandaten?
Where can I find the current timetable information?
Die Bildschirme zeigen Infos zur Strecke.
The screens display information about the route.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Bildschirme zeigen Info zur Strecke.
‘Info’ is singular; the sentence talks about multiple pieces of information, so use ‘Infos’ or ‘Informationen’.
Die Bildschirme zeigen Infos auf die Strecke.
‘auf’ with accusative changes the meaning to ‘onto the track’; the correct preposition for ‘about the route’ is ‘zu’ (dative).
↔Alternatives
Die Bildschirme zeigen Informationen zur Strecke.
The screens show information about the route.
Auf den Bildschirmen stehen Details zur Route.
Details about the route are shown on the screens.
Die Anzeigen informieren über die Strecke.
The displays inform about the route.
Cultural Tip
‘Infos’ is common in everyday speech and on signage, but in formal announcements you’ll often see ‘Informationen’. Also, ‘zur Strecke’ uses the dative case; using ‘auf die Strecke’ (accusative) would change the meaning to ‘onto the track’, which is not intended here.