noun
traffic, transportation
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Verkehr (der) mainly means traffic (vehicles and flow) and transportation (movement of people/goods). Often used as a mass noun in singular (der Verkehr) though plural Verkehre exists in technical contexts. Masculine noun; common compounds: Verkehrs- (Verkehrsstraße). Genitive: des Verkehrs. Also appears in expressions like 'öffentlicher Verkehr'.
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Weil der Verkehr stark war, kam der Bus verspätet an, sodass die Reise sich um eine Stunde verlängerte.
Because the traffic was heavy, the bus arrived late so that the trip was extended by an hour.
Im Morgenverkehr gibt es oft Staus.
There are often traffic jams during the morning rush.
In dieser Stadt ist der öffentliche Verkehr gut ausgebaut.
Public transportation in this city is well developed.
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A busy street full of cars and buses to represent traffic
Sounds a bit like 'fair care' — think of caring for roads and traffic
der — imagine 'der Verkehr' as a big male conductor directing traffic
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Often used as an uncountable noun meaning 'traffic'. Can also appear in plural 'Verkehre' in specific contexts (e.g., historical or technical).