Example: Der Seeverkehr ist für den internationalen Handel sehr wichtig.
Definition
"Der Seeverkehr" refers to the transportation and movement of goods and passengers by sea. It plays a crucial role in international trade by enabling large-scale shipping across oceans, facilitating global commerce and connectivity between countries.
Translations
maritime traffic
el tráfico marítimo
het zeeverkeer
el trànsit marítim
le trafic maritime
Etymology
The term "der Seeverkehr" is German, combining "See" meaning 'sea' and "Verkehr" meaning 'traffic' or 'transport.' It literally translates to 'sea traffic.' This compound reflects the importance of maritime routes in logistics and trade, a tradition dating back centuries to early seafaring civilizations.
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"Der Seeverkehr" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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maritime traffic