verb

verfrachten

transfer · haul

The German word "verfrachten" is a verb that means "to ship," "to freight," or "to transport by cargo."

Made of the base word "Fracht" meaning "freight" or "cargo" (goods transported), with the prefix "ver-" indicating an action related to that base.

"Verfrachten" specifically emphasizes loading or sending goods as freight/cargo, typically by ship, plane, or truck.
"Versenden" is more general for sending items (e.g., mail, parcels).
"Transportieren" focuses broadly on moving goods/persons from one place to another.
"Verschiffen" specifically refers to shipping by sea.

In summary, "verfrachten" highlights the commercial or logistic aspect of shipping/cargo.

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Musstest du schon einmal im Urlaub dein Gepäck mehrmals verfrachten?verb

Did you ever have to transfer your luggage several times on vacation?

Die Schüler mussten die Stühle vor der Veranstaltung in die Turnhalle verfrachten.verb

The students had to haul the chairs into the gym before the event.

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