German Conversation · Level 60
71 words
German word
Fähre
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounferry
Example
Am Hafen wartet eine Fähre.
A ferry is waiting at the harbor.
More examples
Wir fahren mit der Fähre über den Fluss.
We are crossing the river by ferry.
Core concept
A vessel shuttles between nearby shores, with people and vehicles moving on and off during each crossing.
Common phrases
mit der Fähre fahren
travel by ferry
die Fähre nehmen
take the ferry
an der Fähre anlegen
dock at the ferry
Similar words
Schiff: A large vessel traveling on seas or broad rivers to carry people or goods.
Boot: A small watercraft intended for only a few passengers.
Autofähre: A vessel that transports cars between shores.
Personenfähre: A small passenger vessel serving pedestrians over a short crossing.
Definition in German
Fähre ist ein Schiff oder Boot, das Personen und Fahrzeuge auf kurzen Strecken zwischen zwei Ufern transportiert.
Word origin
Fähre descends from Old High German feriha and is cognate with English ferry, belonging to a Germanic word family associated with carrying across water.
Usage tips
- Fähre is feminine, so standard phrases include die Fähre, mit der Fähre, and eine Fähre.