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means of transport
A vehicle or device used to move people or goods from one place to another.
Das Fahrrad ist ein umweltfreundliches und gesundes Transportmittel für kurze Strecken.
The bicycle is an environmentally friendly and healthy means of transport for short distances.
The word is made up of 'Transport' (transport) and 'Mittel' (means). A 'Mittel' here is something used for a purpose. So a 'Transportmittel' (means of transport) is literally a 'means for transport'.
Welches Transportmittel nutzen Sie für den Weg zur Arbeit?
Which means of transport do you use to get to work?
Common adjectives used with this word are 'öffentliche Transportmittel' (public transport, such as buses and trains) and 'private Transportmittel' (private means of transport, such as cars and bicycles). Typical verbs are 'ein Transportmittel benutzen' (to use a means of transport) or 'wählen' (to choose).
In der Stadt benutze ich am liebsten öffentliche Transportmittel.
In the city, I prefer to use public transport.
'Transportmittel' (means of transport) is a rather formal and general term. You often find it in the news, official texts, or when people talk about transportation in general.
Die Stadt plant, mehr Geld in nachhaltige Transportmittel zu investieren.
The city plans to invest more money in sustainable means of transport.
vehicle
'das Fahrzeug' and 'das Transportmittel' overlap because both can be used to move people or goods. 'das Fahrzeug' usually means the concrete moving object, for example a car, bicycle, or truck. 'das Transportmittel' emphasizes the purpose more strongly: it is used to bring something or someone from one place to another. It can also be more general and refer to a device, not just a classic vehicle. The words can be confused especially with cars, buses, or trucks. If the individual object is the focus, 'Fahrzeug' fits better; if transportation as a task is important, 'Transportmittel' fits better.
Für schwere Möbel ist ein kleiner Wagen oft ein praktisches Transportmittel.
For heavy furniture, a small cart is often a practical means of transport.
Das Fahrzeug darf hier nicht parken, weil die Einfahrt frei bleiben muss.
The vehicle is not allowed to park here because the driveway must be kept clear.