Der Bus
Example: Der Bus bringt uns zum Museum in der Stadt.
Definition
"Der Bus" refers to a large motor vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically along a fixed route. It is commonly used in tourism to transport groups from one location to another, such as from a hotel to a museum or other attractions.
Etymology
The word "der Bus" in German comes from the English word 'bus,' which is a shortened form of 'omnibus.' 'Omnibus' originated from Latin, meaning 'for all,' reflecting its purpose of carrying many passengers. Did you know? The term was first used in the early 19th century when public horse-drawn carriages began serving multiple passengers.
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"Der Bus" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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