vehicle fleet
der Fuhrpark, die Fuhrparks
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vehicle fleet
The total number of vehicles, such as cars or trucks, that belong to an organization, company, or authority and are used by it.
Die Spedition hat ihren Fuhrpark um zehn neue Elektro-LKW erweitert.
The freight company expanded its vehicle fleet by ten new electric trucks.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fuhrparks |
| genitive | des Fuhrparks |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Fuhrpark | die Fuhrparks die Fuhrparke, die Fuhrpärke |
| accusative | den Fuhrpark | die Fuhrparks die Fuhrparke, die Fuhrpärke |
| dative | dem Fuhrpark | den Fuhrparks den Fuhrparken, den Fuhrpärken |
| genitive | des Fuhrparks des Fuhrparkes | der Fuhrparks der Fuhrparke, der Fuhrpärke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Fuhr-' (related to 'fahren' — to drive/travel) and 'Park' (park/fleet). Here, 'Park' does not mean a green space, but a collection or inventory of vehicles.
Der Fuhrpark des Unternehmens besteht hauptsächlich aus Kleintransportern.
The company's vehicle fleet consists mainly of small vans.
A company can 'modernisieren' (modernize), 'erweitern' (expand), or 'verwalten' (manage) its 'Fuhrpark' (vehicle fleet). These verbs describe typical actions in vehicle management.
Die Firma plant, ihren Fuhrpark nächstes Jahr zu modernisieren.
The company plans to modernize its vehicle fleet next year.
'Fuhrpark' (vehicle fleet) is used almost exclusively for the vehicle fleet of companies, authorities, or organizations, not for the cars of a private individual or family.
Die Polizei hat einen neuen Fuhrpark mit modernen Einsatzwagen bekommen.
The police have received a new vehicle fleet with modern patrol cars.
Although 'der Fuhrpark' (the vehicle fleet) includes many vehicles, it is a collective term and is treated grammatically as singular. So the verb is always in the third-person singular.
Der gesamte Fuhrpark wird regelmäßig gewartet.
The entire vehicle fleet is serviced regularly.
fleet
Flotte and Fuhrpark can both refer to a company's vehicles. Flotte is broader and is also especially suitable for aircraft or vehicles used together for business purposes. Fuhrpark typically refers to an organization's managed collection of land vehicles such as cars and trucks.
Für die Straßentransporte betreibt das Unternehmen einen Fuhrpark aus zwölf Lastwagen.
The company operates a vehicle fleet of twelve trucks for road transport.
Für die Luftfracht betreibt das Unternehmen eine Flotte aus zwölf Flugzeugen.
The company operates a fleet of twelve aircraft for air freight.
