Die Verkehrsinfrastruktur
Example: Die Verkehrsinfrastruktur in der Stadt wurde letztes Jahr modernisiert.
Definition
"Die Verkehrsinfrastruktur" refers to the physical and organizational structures, facilities, and systems needed for the transportation of people and goods, such as roads, bridges, railways, and public transit networks, enabling efficient movement within and between urban and rural areas.
Translations
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transport infrastructure -
la infraestructura de transporte -
de verkeersinfrastructuur -
la infraestructura de transport -
l'infrastructure de transport
Etymology
The word "die Verkehrsinfrastruktur" is a compound German noun made up of "Verkehr" meaning traffic or transportation and "Infrastruktur" meaning infrastructure. "Verkehr" comes from the Old High German 'ferahh' related to moving or traveling, while "Infrastruktur" was borrowed from French 'infrastructure' in the 19th century, reflecting the foundational systems supporting society. Did you know? The concept of 'infrastructure' became especially prominent during industrialization, highlighting its importance in urban development.
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"Die Verkehrsinfrastruktur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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