Germany has an excellent public transport system — trains, buses, trams and bikes. Whether you're navigating airports or asking for directions, these travel words are indispensable.
✈️ Transportation — Transportmittel
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| das Flugzeug | airplane | |
| der Zug | train | |
| der Bus | bus | |
| die Straßenbahn | tram | |
| die U-Bahn | metro / subway | |
| das Auto | car | |
| das Fahrrad | bicycle | |
| das Schiff | ship | |
| das Taxi | taxi |
🗺️ Travel Phrases
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| Wo ist der Bahnhof? | Where is the train station? | |
| Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte. | One ticket to Berlin, please. | |
| Wann fährt der nächste Zug? | When does the next train leave? | |
| Wie viel kostet das? | How much does it cost? | |
| Wo muss ich umsteigen? | Where do I need to change? | |
| Ich habe mich verirrt. | I am lost. | |
| Können Sie mir helfen? | Can you help me? |
✏️ Übungen (Practice Exercises)
Exercise 1: Try using 3 words from the table above in a sentence! Write them down.
Exercise 2: Cover the English column and test yourself — do you know all the words?
Exercise 3: Take the quiz below to test your knowledge with interactive questions!
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