Verkehr/fɛɐ̯ˈkeːɐ̯/traffic; intercourse; communication
Verkehr is a German noun that means traffic, intercourse, or communication. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkeːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verkehre".
Definitions
1.movement of vehicles or people; traffic(transportation, streets)
a.general flow of vehicles, pedestrians, etc. on roads or public spaces
Morgens ist der Verkehr in der Stadt besonders stark.—In the mornings, traffic in the city is especially heavy.
2.exchange of information or contact (formal/literary)(communication)
a.connection or relationship between people, organizations, countries, etc.
Der diplomatische Verkehr zwischen den Ländern wurde wieder aufgenommen.—Diplomatic relations between the countries were resumed.
3.(sexual) intercourse(euphemistic, formal)
a.sexual relations (formal, euphemistic)
Der Angeklagte hatte Verkehr mit der Zeugin.—The defendant had sexual intercourse with the witness.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verkehr | die Verkehre |
| Genitive | des Verkehres | der Verkehre |
| Dative | dem Verkehr | den Verkehren |
| Accusative | den Verkehr | die Verkehre |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verkehr" mean in English?
- "Verkehr" means traffic, intercourse, or communication. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verkehr"?
- "Verkehr" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈkeːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verkehr" der, die, or das?
- "Verkehr" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verkehr"?
- The plural of "Verkehr" is "Verkehre".
- What part of speech is "Verkehr"?
- "Verkehr" is a noun in German.
