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
Resources for further reading:
Taking public transport in German
18 Essential Words!
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zu Fuß
on foot
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der Bus
bus
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das Auto
automobile
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das Flugzeug
airplane
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das Schiff
ship
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das Fahrrad
bicycle
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das Pferd
horse
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der Laster
truck
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die Straßenbahn
tram
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der Anhänger
trailer
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die Kinderfahrkarte
ticket for children
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das Segelboot
sailing boat
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die Rundfahrt
round trip
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das Motorrad
motorcycle
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das Taxi
taxi
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der Zug
train
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die Fahrkarte
ticket
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die Tagesfahrkarte
day ticket
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5 Essential Phrases!
Ich muss zum Hotel.
I need to go to the hotel.
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Wieviel kostet eine Tagesfahrkarte?
How much does a day ticket cost?
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Wann fährt der nächste Zug nach…?
When does the next train to… leave?
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Wann kommen wir an?
When do we arrive?
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Welcher Bus fährt ins Zentrum?
Which bus goes to the city centre?
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For more lessons on German vocabulary I recommend these!
- Going on a spending spree? Know your vocabulary to do with shopping in German.
- Understand signs in German. A super handy lesson (especially if you need to go to the toilet!)
- Learn the words and phrases used around the airport in German.
Bis bald!
Paul Weber: Rocket German
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