noun

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transport · transportation

Es bedeutet, etwas oder jemanden von einem Ort zu einem anderen zu bringen.

The German word "Transport" is a noun that means "transport" or "transportation". It is derived from the Latin "transportare," where "trans" means "across" and "portare" means "to carry." In German, "Transport" refers to the act of moving goods or people from one place to another.

Similar words in German include "Beförderung" (conveyance, transportation, mainly used for people), "Transportmittel" (means of transportation, like vehicles), and "Logistik" (logistics, which encompasses the planning and organization of transport).

The difference between "Transport" and words like "Beförderung" is that "Beförderung" often implies a more formal or organized process of carrying passengers or cargo, while "Transport" can apply to any method or means of carrying, including both informal and formal settings.

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Examples

Transport von Waren ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftsfaktor.noun

Transport of goods is an important economic factor.

Der Transport muss heute noch abgeschickt werden.noun

The transport must still be sent off today.

Ein effizienter Transport ist für die Logistikbranche essentiell.noun

Efficient transportation is essential for the logistics industry.

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