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How do you say "ferry" in German?
die Fähre
In German, "ferry" is die Fähre.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FAY-uh', stress on the first syllable, with a long 'ay' vowel.
Grammar notes
die Fähre is feminine. Plural: die Fähren.
Example sentence
Wir nahmen die Fähre zur Insel.
We took the ferry to the island.
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How to remember die Fähre
Picture a ferry carrying passengers across like a 'fairy' godmother ferrying them to their destination, a playful sound bridge.
Related words
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- subway die U-Bahn
- tram die Straßenbahn
- taxi das Taxi
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Questions about die Fähre
How do you say "ferry" in German?
In German, "ferry" is die Fähre. It is a noun.
Is die Fähre masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Fähre is feminine. Plural: die Fähren.
How is die Fähre used in a sentence?
Use die Fähre as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wir nahmen die Fähre zur Insel. (We took the ferry to the island.).
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