Der Verkehr
Example: Der Verkehr in der Stadt ist heute sehr stark.
Definition
"Der Verkehr" refers to the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along roads, streets, or other pathways, often describing traffic conditions. For example, "Der Verkehr in der Stadt ist heute sehr stark" means the traffic in the city is very heavy today.
Etymology
The word "der Verkehr" comes from the German verb "verkehren," meaning to circulate or interact. Originally, it referred to social interactions and commerce, but over time it evolved to mean the movement of vehicles and transportation. Did you know? The term is related to the English word 'traffic,' which shares the concept of movement and exchange.
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"Der Verkehr" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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