German word

Verkehrsverbund

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈkeːɐ̯sˌfɛɐ̯bʊnt/

Meaning

  • masculine nountransit association

Example

Im Verkehrsverbund werden Fahrpläne für die Region abgestimmt.

The transit association coordinates timetables for the region.

Illustration for Verkehrsverbund (transit association)

More examples

Ein Abo im Verkehrsverbund lohnt sich bei täglicher Nutzung.

A season ticket in a transit association is worthwhile if used daily.

Core concept

Several local transport providers sharing one regional fare-and-timetable framework.

Common phrases

  • Abo im Verkehrsverbund

    season ticket in a transit association

  • Tarifzonen im Verkehrsverbund

    fare zones in a transit association

  • Fahrplan im Verkehrsverbund

    timetable in a transit association

Similar words

Tarifverbund: A regional system with shared fares and ticket rules across transport providers.
ÖPNV: Public transport services such as buses and trains in towns and surrounding areas.
Tarifzone: A fare zone defining where a ticket is valid.
Verkehrsunternehmen: A company that operates buses, trains, or other public transport vehicles.

Definition in German

Regionaler Zusammenschluss von Verkehrsunternehmen zur Festlegung gemeinsamer Tarife und abgestimmter Fahrpläne.

Word origin

The compound joins Verkehrs-, the linking form of Verkehr, with Verbund, which denotes a union or association derived from verbinden.

Usage tips

  • In German, Verkehrsverbund usually names the organizing system or association rather than a particular bus or train.

Other meanings

  • joint fare systemnoun

Opposites

  • Individualverkehrprivate transportnoun

Related words

  • Verkehrsverbundtariftransit association tariffnoun
  • Verkehrsverbundkartetransit association travel passnoun

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