means of transport
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means of transport
A vehicle or system used to transport people or goods. Typical examples are cars, trains, buses, airplanes, or ships.
In Großstädten ist die U-Bahn ein sehr beliebtes Verkehrsmittel.
In big cities, the subway is a very popular means of transport.
'Verkehrsmittel' (means of transport) is a compound noun made from 'der Verkehr' (traffic/transport) and 'das Mittel' (means). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two words. Literally, then, it is a 'means for transport'.
Das Fahrrad ist ein umweltfreundliches Verkehrsmittel für kurze Strecken.
The bicycle is an environmentally friendly means of transport for short distances.
This word is very often combined with the adjective 'öffentlich' (public): 'öffentliche Verkehrsmittel' (public transport: bus, train, subway). Other common combinations are 'private Verkehrsmittel' (private means of transport) or 'umweltfreundliche Verkehrsmittel' (environmentally friendly means of transport).
Ich fahre meistens mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln zur Arbeit.
I usually take public transport to work.
In connection with 'Verkehrsmittel' (means of transport), the verbs 'nutzen' (to use), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'wählen' (to choose) are often used.
Welches Verkehrsmittel nutzt du am liebsten für lange Reisen?
Which means of transport do you like using most for long trips?
vehicle
Fahrzeug refers to the individual movable object, such as a specific bus or car. Verkehrsmittel refers to this object primarily as a way of transporting people or goods. Use Fahrzeug for the object and Verkehrsmittel for its transport function.
Der Bus ist für viele Bewohner das wichtigste Verkehrsmittel zur Arbeit.
For many residents, the bus is the most important means of transport for getting to work.
Das Fahrzeug vor dem Haus muss heute zur Reparatur.
The vehicle in front of the house needs to go to the repair shop today.
