English–German

“ferry” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛːʁə/

Example

Am Hafen wartet eine Fähre.

A ferry is waiting at the harbor.

Illustration for Fähre (ferry)

How to say “ferry” in German

“Ferry” in German is Fähre.

A vessel shuttles between nearby shores, with people and vehicles moving on and off during each crossing.

Full entry for Fähre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fähre

Wir fahren mit der Fähre über den Fluss.

We are crossing the river by ferry.

Tips for using Fähre

  • Fähre is feminine, so standard phrases include die Fähre, mit der Fähre, and eine Fähre.

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