Transport in German
"Transport" is a German lesson for A1 level. Bus, train, airplane. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Transport"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
der Bus Der Bus kommt in 5 Minuten. | /dair BOOS/ | bus The bus arrives in 5 minutes. |
der Zug Der Zug fährt nach Hamburg. | /dair TSOOG/ | train The train goes to Hamburg. |
das Auto Ich fahre mit dem Auto. | /dahs OW-toh/ | car The subway is fast. |
das Flugzeug Das Flugzeug fliegt nach Berlin. | /dahs FLOOG-tsoyg/ | airplane The plane is taking off. |
die U-Bahn Ich nehme die U-Bahn. | /dee OO-bahn/ | subway/metro I ride my bike. |
die Fahrkarte Eine Fahrkarte nach München, bitte. | /dee FAHR-kar-teh/ | ticket I drive a car. |
der Flughafen Der Flughafen ist weit. | /dair FLOOG-hah-fen/ | airport A ticket, please. |
abfahren Der Zug fährt um 9 Uhr ab. | /AHP-fah-ren/ | to depart The platform is platform 3. |
ankommen Wann kommen wir an? | /AN-kom-men/ | to arrive The train is delayed. |
umsteigen Sie müssen in Köln umsteigen. | /OOM-shty-gen/ | to transfer/change Have a safe flight! |
der Führerschein Ich habe einen Führerschein. | /dair FUE-rer-shyne/ | drivers license I need a taxi. |
zu Fuß Ich gehe zu Fuß zur Arbeit. | /tsoo FOOS/ | on foot Have a nice trip! |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Transport" in German?
Key words for "Transport": der Bus, der Zug, das Auto. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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