English–German

“traffic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈkeːɐ̯/

Example

Der Verkehr in der Stadt ist sehr dicht.

Traffic in the city is very heavy.

Illustration for Verkehr (traffic)

How to say “traffic” in German

“Traffic” in German is Verkehr.

A steady flow of people, vehicles, goods, or contacts moving back and forth between places or parties.

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

Example sentences with Verkehr

Wegen des Verkehrs kommt es auf der Autobahn oft zu Staus.

Because of the traffic, there are often traffic jams on the motorway.

Tips for using Verkehr

  • Verkehr is masculine, and its plural Verkehre is uncommon and mainly refers to distinct types or systems of traffic.

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