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85 words
German word
Transport
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁansˈpɔɐ̯t/
Meaning
- masculine nountransport
Example
Wir organisieren den Transport der Waren.
We are arranging the transport of the goods.
More examples
Die Transportkosten sind deutlich gestiegen.
Transport costs have risen significantly.
Core concept
A vehicle or transport system carries a load or passengers along a planned route from a starting point to a destination.
Common phrases
Transport organisieren
arrange transport
Transport versichern
insure transport
Transportkosten
transport costs
Similar words
Beförderung: Moving people or goods from one location to another.
Versand: Dispatching goods through the post or a delivery service.
Lieferung: Taking ordered items to the address or place requested.
Logistik: Organizing and controlling the efficient flow of goods or information.
Definition in German
Transport bezeichnet das Befördern von Waren oder Personen von einem Ort zum anderen.
Word origin
Transport comes through French from Latin transportare, formed from trans meaning 'across' and portare meaning 'carry'.
Usage tips
- Transport is a masculine noun in German, so the definite article is der, and its plural is Transporte.
Other meanings
- shippingnoun
- carryingnoun
- deliverynoun
Opposites
- Lagerungstoragenoun
- Aufbewahrungsafekeepingnoun
Related words
- transportierentransportverb
- Transporteurcarriernoun
- Transportkostentransport costsnoun