German NOUN B2 Rank 27133

die Verkehrswende

mobility transition

die Verkehrswende, die Verkehrswenden

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Meanings

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die Verkehrswende

mobility transition

The fundamental transformation of the transport system, especially the shift to more environmentally friendly modes of transport and less car traffic. This includes, for example, expanding bus and rail services and creating better conditions for cycling and walking.

EXAMPLE

Für die Verkehrswende müssen Städte den öffentlichen Nahverkehr ausbauen und sichere Radwege schaffen.

To achieve the mobility transition, cities need to expand public transport and create safe cycle paths.

Forms

Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Verkehrswende, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

At a glance

genderfeminine die
pluraldie Verkehrswenden
genitiveder Verkehrswende

The four cases

singularplural
nominativedie Verkehrswende die Verkehrswenden
accusativedie Verkehrswende die Verkehrswenden
dativeder Verkehrswende den Verkehrswenden
genitiveder Verkehrswende der Verkehrswenden

The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.

Usage tips

Word formation

'Verkehrswende' (mobility transition) is made up of 'Verkehr' (traffic / transport) and 'Wende' (turning point). Here, 'Wende' refers to a fundamental change in direction, so the word describes a comprehensive transformation of the transport system.

EXAMPLE

Ohne politische Unterstützung wird die Verkehrswende nur langsam vorankommen.

Without political support, the mobility transition will make progress only slowly.

Typical collocations

Common collocations include 'die Verkehrswende voranbringen' (to advance the mobility transition), 'die Verkehrswende gestalten' (to shape the mobility transition), 'die Verkehrswende umsetzen' (to implement the mobility transition), and 'zur Verkehrswende beitragen' (to contribute to the mobility transition).

EXAMPLE

Neue Straßenbahnlinien sollen zur Verkehrswende in der Region beitragen.

New tram lines are intended to contribute to the mobility transition in the region.

Political usage

'Verkehrswende' (mobility transition) is especially common in political, journalistic, and urban planning texts. The word often appears in discussions about infrastructure, climate protection, and urban planning.

EXAMPLE

Im Stadtrat wurde lange über die Finanzierung der Verkehrswende beraten.

The city council spent a long time discussing how to fund the mobility transition.

In real life

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