das Fahren
driving
The activity of traveling in a vehicle or operating a vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Das Fahren bei starkem Regen erfordert besondere Vorsicht.
Driving in heavy rain requires special caution.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Fahren, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Fahrens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fahren | – |
| accusative | das Fahren | – |
| dative | dem Fahren | – |
| genitive | des Fahrens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Fahren' (driving) is the nominalized infinitive of the verb 'fahren' (to drive). Through nominalization, it refers to the activity as a whole and can function like a noun in a noun phrase.
EXAMPLE
Das Fahren mit einem Anhänger braucht viel Übung.
Driving with a trailer requires a lot of practice.
Typical preposition
For an action taking place during this activity, 'beim Fahren' (while driving) is often used. 'Beim' is the shortened form of 'bei dem' and is especially common in rules and safety instructions.
EXAMPLE
Beim Fahren sollte man das Handy nicht benutzen.
You should not use your phone while driving.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'sicheres Fahren' (safe driving), 'vorsichtiges Fahren' (careful driving), and 'Fahren bei Nacht' (driving at night). Adjectives or complements describe the conditions and the nature of the activity in more detail.
EXAMPLE
Vorsichtiges Fahren ist auf dieser kurvenreichen Straße besonders wichtig.
Careful driving is especially important on this winding road.
In real life
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