Spoken Description

Lernen Sie den deutschen Wortschatz zum Thema Transport im Alltag: Autos, Züge, Busse, Straßenverkehr, Reisen und Wegbeschreibungen. Praktische Ausdrücke, Vokabeln und Redewendungen für unterwegs.

-:- / -:-

Learn the German vocabulary on the topic of transport in daily life: cars, trains, buses, traffic, travel and directions. Practical phrases, vocabulary and expressions for on the go.

Transportation vocabulary helps you get around and talk about your routes, vehicles, and travel plans. This guide covers common modes of transport and useful expressions for everyday travel.

Vocabulary

Learn key words for vehicles, infrastructure, and related terms so you can describe trips and ask for directions.

Lerne wichtige Wörter für Fahrzeuge, Infrastruktur und verwandte Begriffe, damit du Reisen beschreiben und um Richtung bitten kannst.

1 of 3

Public Transit

Phrases for buses, trains, subways, and tickets make it easier to navigate and use urban transport systems.

Phrasen für Busse, Züge, U-Bahnen und Fahrkarten erleichtern die Orientierung und Nutzung städtischer Transportsysteme.

Ich steige an der nächsten(stop) aus.

I'm getting off at the next stop.

Complete the phrase: Ich steige an der nächsten ___ (stop) aus.

1 of 4

Driving

Terms for cars, driving actions, and traffic rules help when renting a car, giving directions, or discussing road conditions.

Begriffe für Autos, Fahrhandlungen und Verkehrsregeln helfen beim Autoverleih, bei Wegbeschreibungen oder beim Diskutieren von Straßenbedingungen.

Ich(park) das Auto.

I park the car.

Say 'I park the car.'

1 of 4

Bicycles and Walking

Vocabulary for cycling and pedestrian travel is useful in cities where these modes are common and for describing short trips.

Vokabular für Radfahren und Fußgängerverkehr ist nützlich in Städten, in denen diese Fortbewegungsarten üblich sind, sowie zur Beschreibung kurzer Strecken.

Ich(ride) mit dem Rad zur Arbeit.

I ride my bike to work.

Say 'I ride my bike to work.'

1 of 4

Travel Expressions

Common expressions for buying tickets, asking timetables, and describing delays streamline practical conversations at stations and stops.

Gängige Ausdrücke für Ticketkäufe, Fahrpläne und Verzögerungen erleichtern praktische Gespräche an Bahnhöfen und Haltestellen.

Der Zug hat(delay).

The train has a delay.

Say 'The train has a delay.'

1 of 4

Summary

Review key vocabulary and useful phrases to confidently talk about transport modes and travel situations in German.

Wiederhole das wichtige Vokabular und nützliche Phrasen, um selbstbewusst über Verkehrsmittel und Reisesituationen auf Deutsch zu sprechen.

1 of 3

Suggested Reading

Schaum’s Outline of German Grammar

Schaum’s Outline of German Grammar by Bruce Donaldson & others

Assimil: German with Ease

Assimil: German with Ease by Assimil (publisher)

German Grammar Drills

German Grammar Drills by Astrid Henschel

German in Review

German in Review by Robert Di Donato (et al.)

Easy German Step-By-Step

Easy German Step-By-Step by Ed Swick

Basic German: A Grammar and Workbook

Basic German: A Grammar and Workbook by Heiner Schenke & Karen Seago

German All-in-One For Dummies

German All-in-One For Dummies by Wald & Kraynak

Deutsch im Blick

Deutsch im Blick by University of Texas (et al.)

The Everything Learning German Book

The Everything Learning German Book by Edward Swick

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar by Ed Swick

All content was written by our AI and may contain a few mistakes. We may earn commissions on some links. Last updated: Wed Dec 3, 2025, 6:21 PM