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?
traffic / contact
'Verkehr' and 'Verkehrsmittel' belong to the same topic, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Verkehr' means the movement of vehicles, people, or goods, for example on roads or rails. 'Verkehrsmittel' means the individual means used to travel or transport something, for example a bus, train, car, or airplane. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear in sentences about travel and routes. Remember: 'Verkehr' is the situation or movement, while 'Verkehrsmittel' is the vehicle or means of transport.
Für die Fahrt zum Flughafen wählen wir ein öffentliches Verkehrsmittel.
For the trip to the airport, we choose a public means of transport.
Am Freitag ist der Verkehr auf der Autobahn besonders stark.
On Fridays, traffic on the highway is especially heavy.