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.
