öffentliche Verkehrsmittel /ˈœfəntlɪçəfɛɾkˈeːɾsmɪtəl/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "public transport".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: die öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: public transport
  • IPA: /ˈœfəntlɪçəfɛɾkˈeːɾsmɪtəl/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: die
  • Image:Photo of öffentliche Verkehrsmittel (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Ich benutze jeden Tag öffentliche Verkehrsmittel zur Arbeit. English: I use public transport to get to work every day.
  • Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind günstiger als ein Auto. English: Public transport is cheaper than a car.
  • Die Stadt verbessert ihr öffentliches Verkehrssystem. English: The city is improving its public transport system.

When and How to Use "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel"

Use "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" when you want to talk about "public transport" in German. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" mean in German?

"öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" is the German word for "public transport".

What CEFR level is "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel"?

"öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel"?

"öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" in a sentence?

Ich benutze jeden Tag öffentliche Verkehrsmittel zur Arbeit.

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