Public Transport in German

Taking public transport in a foreign country can be a harrowing experience. Make sure you are prepared for your German experience by taking the time to understand these simple words and phrases. This way you will be as prepared as you can be for your German adventure!

You'll be a master of public transport in German after this lesson!

Here are some of the most basic German words to get you started. Further on in this lesson we will look at the pronunciation of these and more German words.

zu Fuß - on foot
der Bus - bus
das Auto - automobile
das Flugzeug - airplane
das Schiff - ship
das Fahrrad - bicycle
das Pferd - horse
der Laster - truck
die Straßenbahn - tram
der Anhänger - trailer

Taking public transport in German

18 Essential Words!

5 Essential Phrases!

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Bis bald!

Paul Weber
Rocket German

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