traffic volume
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traffic volume
The number of vehicles traveling on a particular route at a particular time; traffic density.
Zur Hauptverkehrszeit ist das Verkehrsaufkommen in der Innenstadt besonders hoch.
During rush hour, traffic volume in the city center is especially high.
The word is made up of 'Verkehr' (traffic) and 'Aufkommen' (volume/amount). Here, 'Aufkommen' means 'amount' or 'volume'. Literally, then, it describes the amount of traffic.
Das hohe Verkehrsaufkommen führte zu langen Staus.
The high traffic volume led to long traffic jams.
'Verkehrsaufkommen' (traffic volume) is often described with adjectives such as 'hoch' (high), 'stark' (heavy), 'dicht' (dense), or 'gering' (low). Verbs frequently used with it include 'zunehmen' (to increase), 'ansteigen' (to rise), 'abnehmen' (to decrease), or 'sinken' (to fall).
Am Wochenende nimmt das Verkehrsaufkommen auf den Autobahnen stark zu.
On weekends, traffic volume on the highways increases sharply.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in traffic reports, news, or official reports. It sounds more technical and precise.
Die Polizei rechnet mit einem erhöhten Verkehrsaufkommen wegen des Konzerts.
The police expect increased traffic volume because of the concert.
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'der Verkehr' and 'das Verkehrsaufkommen' both talk about vehicles on roads or other routes. 'der Verkehr' is the general word for the movement of cars, buses, trains, people, or goods. 'das Verkehrsaufkommen' refers more specifically to the number of vehicles at a particular time or in a particular place. Learners may confuse the words because both are often used when talking about traffic jams and roads. If you are speaking generally about the situation on the road, 'Verkehr' fits. If you mean the intensity or volume, 'Verkehrsaufkommen' is more precise.
Auf der Autobahn ist das Verkehrsaufkommen vor den Ferien besonders hoch.
On the highway, traffic volume is especially high before the holidays.
Wegen des starken Verkehrs bin ich zu spät zum Termin gekommen.
Because of the heavy traffic, I arrived late for the appointment.