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How do you say "freight" in German?
der Güterverkehr
In German, "freight" is der Güterverkehr.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'GEW-ter-fer-kayr', stress on the first syllable, with the umlaut u sounding tight and rounded.
Grammar notes
der Güterverkehr is masculine. Plural: der Güterzüge.
Example sentence
Der Zug transportierte Fracht quer durchs Land.
The train hauled freight across the country.
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How to remember der Güterverkehr
Der Güterverkehr combines Güter (goods) and Verkehr (traffic) - freight is literally 'goods traffic' moving down the road.
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Questions about der Güterverkehr
How do you say "freight" in German?
In German, "freight" is der Güterverkehr. It is a noun.
Is der Güterverkehr masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Güterverkehr is masculine. Plural: der Güterzüge.
How is der Güterverkehr used in a sentence?
Use der Güterverkehr as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Zug transportierte Fracht quer durchs Land. (The train hauled freight across the country.).
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