transportieren
to transport
To move or bring people, goods, or objects from one place to another.
EXAMPLE
Die Spedition wird die Möbel morgen zum Kunden transportieren.
The shipping company will transport the furniture to the customer tomorrow.
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Meanings
transportieren
to convey
To communicate or transmit an abstract idea, a message, or a feeling.
EXAMPLE
Der Film schafft es, ein starkes Gefühl der Hoffnung zu transportieren.
The film manages to convey a strong feeling of hope.
Usage tips
Word family
This verb belongs to a word family with the noun 'der Transport' (transport). Both words have the Latin root 'portare' (to carry), which explains the meaning of moving things.
EXAMPLE
Der Transport der Waren erfolgt per Schiff.
The transport of the goods is carried out by ship.
Sentence structure
The verb is often used with place information that describes the starting point and destination. Typical prepositions are 'von ... nach ...' (from ... to ...) or 'von ... zu ...' (from ... to ...).
EXAMPLE
Die Fähre transportiert täglich hunderte Autos von Deutschland nach Dänemark.
The ferry transports hundreds of cars from Germany to Denmark every day.
Typical objects
In the literal meaning, physical things or people are usually transported. Common objects are 'Waren' (goods), 'Güter' (freight/goods), 'Möbel' (furniture), or 'Patienten' (patients).
EXAMPLE
Der Krankenwagen transportierte den Verletzten ins nächste Krankenhaus.
The ambulance transported the injured person to the nearest hospital.
Context clue
You can recognize the figurative meaning from the object of the sentence. If abstract things like 'ein Gefühl' (a feeling), 'eine Botschaft' (a message), or 'eine Stimmung' (a mood/atmosphere) are the object, the figurative meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Mit seiner Musik möchte der Künstler eine politische Botschaft transportieren.
With his music, the artist wants to convey a political message.
Compare with
transportieren vs bringen
to bring
Bringen and transportieren can both refer to moving something to a destination. In everyday use, bringen usually emphasizes that something arrives at its destination. Transportieren focuses more on the transportation itself and is especially suitable for goods or a more complex journey.
transportieren
Ein Lastwagen transportiert die schweren Kisten ins Lager.
A truck transports the heavy crates to the storage room.
bringen
Kannst du die Kiste bitte ins Lager bringen?
Could you please bring the crate to the storage room?
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