Traveling in, around, or through Germany? Then you must get to know German transportation vocabulary! Knowing terms and phrases related to how to get around in the German language will really help make all your travel desires easier.
The German word for transportation is Transport. In fact, a number of German words for transportation sound like they do in English translations, or very similar anyways.
Let’s begin by learning a bit about Germany and why you might want to travel there. Afterward, you can be sure we’ll cover the most important German transportation vocabulary you need to know!
Germany – The Basics
Here are some key travel facts about Germany
- Location: Central Europe
- Bordering nations: Denmark, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands
- Capital: Berlin
- Population: Over 83 million
- Other Major Cities: Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Düsseldorf
- Climate: Temperate and marine
- Weather: between 23°C (73°F) and 26°C (79°F) during the summer and 0°C (32°F) during winter
- Main transportation mode: Bus or public transport
- Public transportation system: U-Bahn, S-Bahn
- Interesting places to visit:
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Berlin Zoological Garden
- The Black Forest
- The Rhine
- The Berlin Wall
- Brandenburg Gate
In order to visit each of these attractions, you’ll need to know some German language to get around. Let’s get learning!
Common Modes Of Transportation In Germany
Even though the majority of people in the larger cities get around on bus or public transport, it’s handy to know familiar and new words related to transportation. Here are some common types of transportation in German.
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane | das Flugzeug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]jegvild[/Speechword] |
| Bike/bicycle | das Fahrrad | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Fahrrad [/Speechword] |
| Boat | das Boot | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Boot[/Speechword] |
| Bus | der Bus | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bus [/Speechword] |
| Car | das Auto / der Wagen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das auto/der Wagen[/Speechword] |
| Container Ship | das Containerschiff | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Containerschiff[/Speechword] |
| Cruise Ship | das Kreuzfahrtschiff | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Kreuzfahrtschiff[/Speechword] |
| Ferry | die Fähre | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Fähre[/Speechword] |
| Helicopter | der Hubschrauber | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Hubschrauber[/Speechword] |
| Moped | das Moped | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Moped [/Speechword] |
| Motorcycle | das Motorrad | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Motorrad[/Speechword] |
| On foot | zu Fuss | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]zu Fuss[/Speechword] |
| Sailboat | das Segelboot | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Segelboot[/Speechword] |
| Scooter | der Roller | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Roller[/Speechword] |
| Ship | das Schiff | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Schiff [/Speechword] |
| Streetcar | die Straßenbahn | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Straßenbahn [/Speechword] |
| Subway/Metro | die U-Bahn | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die U-Bahn[/Speechword] |
| Taxi | das Taxi | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Taxi[/Speechword] |
| Tractor | der Traktor | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Traktor[/Speechword] |
| Train | der Zug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Zug [/Speechword] |
| Tram | die Straßenbahn | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Straßenbahn[/Speechword] |
| Trolleybus | der Oberleitungs-Bus | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Oberleitungsbus[/Speechword] |
Places To Get Transportation
It’s important to know the names of the places where you need to catch your bus, plane, or train! So here they are!
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | der Flughafen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Flughafen[/Speechword] |
| Bus station / Bus stop | die Bushaltestelle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Bushaltestelle[/Speechword] |
| Highway | die Autobahn | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Autobahn[/Speechword] |
| Metro Station | die U-Bahn Station | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die U-Bahn Station[/Speechword] |
| Metro stop | die U-Bahn-Haltestelle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die U-Bahn-Haltestelle[/Speechword] |
| Road / Street | die Straße | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Straße[/Speechword] |
| Train station | der Bahnhof | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bahnhof[/Speechword] |
| Tram stop | die Straßenbahnhaltestelle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Straßenbahnhaltestelle[/Speechword] |
| S-Bahn Station | die S-Bahn Station | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die S-Bahn Station[/Speechword] |
| S-Bahn stop | die S-Bahn-Haltestelle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die S-Bahn-Haltestelle[/Speechword] |
How To Ask About Transportation In German
What do you do if you can’t find the place you need or if you aren’t sure what to do when you get there? Ask! Here are some useful questions to help you get around Germany.
| English Question | German Question | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the train station? | Wo ist der Bahnhof? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo ist der Bahnhof?[/Speechword] |
| Which train station do I get off at? | An welchem Bahnhof steige ich aus? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]An welchem Bahnhof steige ich aus?[/Speechword] |
| Where is the nearest metro station? | Wo ist die nächste U-Bahn-Haltstelle? | [Speechword voice=”Wo ist die nächste U-Bahn-Haltstelle?[/Speechword] |
| Where can I get a taxi? | Wo bekomme ich ein Taxi? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo bekomme ich ein Taxi?[/Speechword] |
| How can I get to the airport? | Wie komme ich zum Flughafen? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie komme ich zum Flughafen?[/Speechword] |
| What’s the quickest way to get to the train station? | Wie komme ich am schnellsten zum Bahnhof? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie komme ich am schnellsten zum Bahnhof?[/Speechword] |
| Where is the entrance to the highway? | Wo ist die Einfahrt zur Autobahn? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo ist die Einfahrt zur Autobahn?[/Speechword] |
| I’ll take my bike | Ich nehme das Fahrrad. | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Ich nehme das Fahrrad.[/Speechword] |
| Where does the bus leave from? | Von wo fährt der Bus ab? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Von wo fährt der Bus ab?[/Speechword] |
| Can I get off at the next station? | Kann ich an der nächsten Station aussteigen? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Kann ich an der nächsten Station aussteigen?[/Speechword] |
| Where is the next bus stop? | Wo ist die nächste Bushaltestelle? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo ist die nächste Bushaltestelle?[/Speechword] |
Different Kinds Of Transportation Tickets
You can’t go anywhere without a ticket! Make sure you know how to ask for one and understand if people are asking you to show your ticket.
| English Question | German Question | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Bus ticket | der Busfahrschein | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Busfahrschein[/Speechword] |
| Metro ticket | das U-Bahn-Ticket | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das U-Bahn-Ticket[/Speechword] |
| One-way street | die Einbahnstraße | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Einbahnstraße[/Speechword] |
| Plane ticket | das Flugzeugticket | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Flugzeugticket[/Speechword] |
| Round trip | die Rundfahrt | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Rundfahrt[/Speechword] |
| Ticket | die Fahrkarte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Fahrkarte[/Speechword] |
| Ticket office | der Fahrkartenschalter | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Fahrkartenschalter[/Speechword] |
| Train ticket | die Fahrkarte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Fahrkarte[/Speechword] |
| Tram ticket | das Straßenbahnticket | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Straßenbahnticket[/Speechword] |
How To Ask About Transportation Tickets In German
| English Question | German Question | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| How much is the bus ticket? | Wie viel kostet das Busticket? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie viel kostet das Busticket?[/Speechword] |
| How much for a one-way ticket? | Wie viel kostet eine einfache Fahrt? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie viel kostet eine einfache Fahrt?[/Speechword] |
| How much for a round-trip ticket? | Wie viel kostet ein Hin- und Rückfahrticket? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie viel kostet ein Hin- und Rückfahrticket?[/Speechword] |
| Do you have discounts for students? | Haben Sie Ermäßigungen für Studenten? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Haben Sie Ermäßigungen für Studenten?[/Speechword] |
| Where can I buy a train ticket? | Wo kann ich ein Zugticket kaufen? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo kann ich ein Zugticket kaufen?[/Speechword] |
| Are there any tickets available? | Sind noch Tickets erhältlich? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Sind noch Tickets erhältlich?[/Speechword] |
Public Transport Related Vocabulary In German
Seeing as public transportation is so incredible in Germany, you’ll be using it a lot. Here are some words you can use to help you find and use public transportation in Germany.
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
| Passenger | der Fahrgast | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Fahrgast[/Speechword] |
| Public transportation | die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel[/Speechword] |
| The bus | der Bus | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bus[/Speechword] |
| The platform | der Bahnsteig | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bahnsteig[/Speechword] |
| The stop | die Haltestelle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Haltestelle[/Speechword] |
| The subway | die U-Bahn | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die U-Bahn[/Speechword] |
| The ticket | die Fahrkarte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Fahrkarte[/Speechword] |
| The timetable | der Fahrplan | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Fahrplan[/Speechword] |
| The train | der Zug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Zug[/Speechword] |
| The train station | der Bahnhof | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bahnhof[/Speechword] |
| The tram | die Straßenbahn | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Straßenbahn[/Speechword] |
| To catch | erwischen / kriegen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]erwischen kriegen[/Speechword] |
| To change | umsteigen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]umsteigen[/Speechword] |
| To reserve | reservieren | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]reservieren[/Speechword] |
| To stand | stehen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]stehen[/Speechword] |
| To validate | entwerten | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]entwerten[/Speechword] |
Car Related Vocabulary In German
You may find that you’d rather rent a car than take the train or other modes of transport to get around. Here are some useful terms you should know when driving a car.
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| to drive | fahren | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]fahren[/Speechword] |
| Driver’s license | der Führerschein | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Führerschein[/Speechword] |
| Fuel/gas | das Benzin | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Benzin[/Speechword] |
| Gas tank | der Benzintank | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Benzintank[/Speechword] |
| Number plate (license plate) | das Kennzeichen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Kennzeichen[/Speechword] |
| to park | parken | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]parken[/Speechword] |
| The brake | die Bremse | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Bremse[/Speechword] |
| The bumper | die Stoßstange | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Die Stoßstange[/Speechword] |
| The car | das Auto | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Auto[/Speechword] |
| The door | die Autotür | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Autotür[/Speechword] |
| The driver | der Fahrer / die Fahrerin | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Fahrer die Fahrerin [/Speechword] |
| The engine | der Motor | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Der Motor[/Speechword] |
| The gas station | die Tankstelle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Die Tankstelle[/Speechword] |
| The gears | der Gang | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Gang[/Speechword] |
| The headlight | der Scheinwerfer | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Der Scheinwerfer[/Speechword] |
| The pedal | das Pedal | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Das Pedal[/Speechword] |
| The seat | der Sitz | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Der Sitz[/Speechword] |
| The steering wheel | das Lenkrad | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Lenkrad[/Speechword] |
| The tire | das Rad | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Rad[/Speechword] |
| Turn signal (blinker) | der Blinker | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Blinker[/Speechword] |
| Windscreen | die Windschutzscheibe | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Windschutzscheibe[/Speechword] |
Car Related Conversational Phrases In German
| English Phrase | German Phrase | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Where can I rent a car? | Wo kann ich ein Auto mieten? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo kann ich ein Auto mieten?[/Speechword] |
| How much is the car rental? | Wie viel kostet die Autovermietung? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie viel kostet die Autovermietung?[/Speechword] |
| The engine has stopped working | Der Motor funktioniert nicht mehr. | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Der Motor funktioniert nicht mehr[/Speechword] |
| The car won’t start | Das Auto springt nicht an. | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Das Auto springt nicht an[/Speechword] |
| Where’s the nearest gas station? | Wo ist die nächste Tankstelle? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo ist die nächste Tankstelle?[/Speechword] |
| What kind of fuel does it use? | Welche Art von Kraftstoff wird verwendet? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Welche Art von Kraftstoff wird verwendet?[/Speechword] |
| The car has a flat tire | Das Auto hat einen platten Reifen. | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Das Auto hat einen platten Reifen[/Speechword] |
Bicycle-Related Vocabulary In German
After public transport, cycling is the German’s favorite way to get around. Here are the words to help your bicycle around too.
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | das Fahrrad | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Fahrrad[/Speechword] |
| Cyclist | der Radfahrer / die Radfahrerin | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Radfahrer/die Radfahrerin[/Speechword] |
| The pedal | das Pedal | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Pedal[/Speechword] |
| The tire | der Reifen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Reifen[/Speechword] |
| Helmet | der Helm | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Helm[/Speechword] |
| To ride | fahren | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]fahren[/Speechword] |
Airplane-Related Vocabulary In German
Airplanes are most commonly taken to fly in and out of Germany rather than within it. It’s most likely that you’ll be traveling by train, but just in case, here is vocabulary relating to plane travel.
At The Airport
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | der Flughafen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Flughafen[/Speechword] |
| Arrival | die Ankunft | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Ankunft[/Speechword] |
| Boarding pass | die Bordkarte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Bordkarte[/Speechword] |
| Cancelled | abgesagt | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Abgesagt[/Speechword] |
| Check-in | der Check-in | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Check-in[/Speechword] |
| Connection | die Verbindung | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Verbindung[/Speechword] |
| Delayed | verspätet | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Verspätet[/Speechword] |
| Departure | der Abflug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Abflug[/Speechword] |
| Gate | der Flugsteig | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Flugsteig[/Speechword] |
| Gate Number | die Flugsteignummer | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Flugsteignummer[/Speechword] |
| Jet engine | das Flugzeugtriebwerk | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Flugzeugtriebwerk[/Speechword] |
| Luggage | das Gepäck | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Gepäck[/Speechword] |
| On-time | pünktlich | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Pünktlich[/Speechword] |
| One-way ticket | das One-Way-Ticket | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das One-Way-Ticket[/Speechword] |
| Roundtrip ticket | die Hin- und Rückfahrkarte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Hin- und Rückfahrkarte[/Speechword] |
| Seat booking | die Sitzplatzreservierung | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Sitzplatzreservierung[/Speechword] |
| Security check | die Sicherheitskontrolle | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Sicherheitskontrolle[/Speechword] |
| Terminal | das Terminal | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Terminal[/Speechword] |
| Ticket | die Fahrkarte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Fahrkarte[/Speechword] |
| Transit | die Durchreise | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Durchreise[/Speechword] |
On The Airplane
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane | das Flugzeug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Flugzeug[/Speechword] |
| Aisle seat | der Gangplatz | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Gangplatz[/Speechword] |
| Board / boarding | einsteigen / an Bord gehen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]einsteigen an Bord gehen[/Speechword] |
| Economy class | die Economyclass | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Economyclass[/Speechword] |
| Crew | die Besatzung | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Besatzung[/Speechword] |
| Flight attendant | der Flugbegleiter / die Flugbegleiterin | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Flugbegleiter die Flugbegleiterin[/Speechword] |
| Hand luggage | das Handgepäck | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Handgepäck[/Speechword] |
| Land | landen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Land[/Speechword] |
| Passport | der Reisepass | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Reisepass[/Speechword] |
| Pilot | der Pilot / die Pilotin | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Pilot/die Pilotin[/Speechword] |
| Window seat | der Fensterplatz | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Fensterplatz[/Speechword] |
Airplane Travel Related Phrases In German
| English Phrase | German Phrase | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Is the plane on time? | Ist das Flugzeug pünktlich? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Ist das Flugzeug pünktlich?[/Speechword] |
| How long will the plane be delayed? | Wie lange wird das Flugzeug Verspätung haben? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie lange wird das Flugzeug Verspätung haben?[/Speechword] |
| Where is my gate? | Wo ist mein Flugsteig? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo ist mein Flugsteig?[/Speechword] |
| Which terminal do I go to? | Zu welchem Terminal muss ich gehen? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Zu welchem Terminal muss ich gehen?[/Speechword] |
| I’d like a window seat | Ich hätte gerne einen Fensterplatz | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Ich hätte gerne einen Fensterplatz[/Speechword] |
| I’d like an aisle seat | Ich möchte einen Gangplatz | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Ich möchte einen Gangplatz[/Speechword] |
Train Related Vocabulary In German
You also be likely to take a train while traveling through Germany, especially if you have a Eurorail pass
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Aisle | der Gang | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Gang[/Speechword] |
| Canceled | gestrichen / abgesagt | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]gestrichen / abgesagt[/Speechword] |
| Delayed | verspätet | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]verspätet[/Speechword] |
| On-time | pünktlich | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]pünktlich[/Speechword] |
| Platform | der Bahnsteig | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bahnsteig[/Speechword] |
| Seat number | die Sitznummer | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Sitznummer[/Speechword] |
| Train | der Zug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Zug[/Speechword] |
| Train number | die Zugnummer | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Zugnummer[/Speechword] |
| Train station | der Bahnhof | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bahnhof[/Speechword] |
| Window | das Fenster | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Fenster[/Speechword] |
Train Travel Related Phrases In German
| English Phrase | German Phrase | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Which platform do I go to? | Auf welche Plattform gehe ich? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Auf welche Plattform gehe ich?[/Speechword] |
| Where is the seat number (insert number)? | Wo ist die Platznummer _ ? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wo ist die Platznummer[/Speechword] |
| Do I get off here? | Steige ich hier aus? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Steige ich hier aus?[/Speechword] |
| How long will the train ride take? | Wie lange dauert die Zugfahrt? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Wie lange dauert die Zugfahrt?[/Speechword] |
| Is there food available on the train? | Gibt es Essen im Zug? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Gibt es Essen im Zug?[/Speechword] |
| Are there washrooms on board? | Gibt es Waschräume an Bord? | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]Fensterplatz[/Speechword] |
Sea Or Ship Related Vocabulary In German
Part of Germany borders the ocean, so you might end up on a boat at some point. Just in case you do, here are the German words you’ll need.
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor | der Anker | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Anker[/Speechword] |
| Boat das boot | das Boot | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Boot[/Speechword] |
| Bow | der Bug | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Bug[/Speechword] |
| Cabin | die Kajüte | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Kajüte[/Speechword] |
| Dock | das Dock | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Dock[/Speechword] |
| Life jacket/ life saving device | die Rettungsweste / das Rettungsgerät | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Rettungsweste das Rettungsgerät[/Speechword] |
| Lifeboat | das Rettungsboot | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Rettungsboot[/Speechword] |
| Port | der Hafen | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]der Hafen[/Speechword] |
| Sailboat | das Segelboot | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Segelboot[/Speechword] |
| Sea | das Meer | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Meer[/Speechword] |
| Ship | das Schiff | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Schiff[/Speechword] |
| Stern | das Heck | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Heck[/Speechword] |
Traffic And Driving Related Vocabulary In German
Important signal signs with their German meaning and pronunciation are below to help you drive around easier.
| English Word | German Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Green light | die grüne Ampel | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die grüne Ampel[/Speechword] |
| One-way street | die Einbahnstraße | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Einbahnstraße[/Speechword] |
| Red light | die rote Ampel | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die rote Ampel[/Speechword] |
| Speed limit | das Tempolimit | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Tempolimit[/Speechword] |
| Stop sign | das Stoppschild | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]das Stoppschild[/Speechword] |
| Traffic light | die Ampel | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Ampel[/Speechword] |
| U-turn | die Kehrtwende | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die Kehrtwende[/Speechword] |
| Yellow light | die gelbe Ampel | [Speechword voice=”Deutsche Male” isinline]die gelbe Ampel[/Speechword] |
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