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Verkehr

English translation of Verkehr

traffic

The German word 'Verkehr' translates directly to 'traffic' in English. It is used to describe the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, or other forms of transportation. It can refer to the general flow of traffic, such as during rush hour, or to specific instances of traffic, such as a traffic jam or a traffic accident. In German, 'Verkehr' can also refer to the broader concept of transportation, including public transportation systems and infrastructure.


Example sentences using: Verkehr

Ich stehe im Verkehr fest.

English translation of Ich stehe im Verkehr fest.

I am stuck in traffic.

In this sentence, 'Verkehr' is used to denote traffic. It's suggesting that the speaker is trapped or unable to move due to heavy traffic.

Der Verkehr ist heute sehr schlecht.

English translation of Der Verkehr ist heute sehr schlecht.

The traffic is very bad today.

Verkehr in this context refers to the condition or state of the traffic. The speaker is stating that the traffic condition is really bad on this particular day.

Es gibt viel Verkehr auf der Straße.

English translation of Es gibt viel Verkehr auf der Straße.

There is a lot of traffic on the street.

In this usage, 'Verkehr' is used to refer to the amount of traffic on the street. The speaker is stating that there's a large amount of traffic on the street.

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