Transport in German
Common German transport vocabulary with English translations and native audio.
Transport words (der Verkehr) are essential for travel and the daily commute. The little word you need alongside them is mit — “by” a means of transport.
| German | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | car | |
| Bus | bus | |
| Zug | train | |
| Fahrrad | bicycle | |
| Flugzeug | airplane | |
| Schiff | ship |
How to use these words
- •Use mit + dative for means of transport: mit dem Bus, mit dem Auto, mit dem Zug.
- •fahren is used for ground vehicles; fliegen is used for planes.
- •To go on foot, say “zu Fuß gehen.”
Example sentences
Ich fahre mit dem Bus.
I go by bus.
Der Zug ist schnell.
The train is fast.
Wir fliegen mit dem Flugzeug.
We travel by plane.
Frequently asked
- How do you say "car" in German?
- "car" is "Auto" in German. You can hear it pronounced on this page.
- How many words does this Transport in German page cover?
- This page lists 6 German words with English translations and native audio.
- Is the audio recorded by native speakers?
- Yes — most words use real native-speaker recordings, so you learn authentic German pronunciation.
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