German phrases at public transportation.Public transportation is a key pillar in building more efficient and sustainable cities. It contributes to reducing traffic congestion, conserving energy, minimizing pollution, and enhancing accessibility to services and opportunities.
German phrases at public transportation
English Phrase
German Phrase
Pronunciation
Context/Usage
One ticket to …, please.
Eine Fahrkarte nach …, bitte.
Eine Fahr-kar-te nach …, bit-te.
Buying a ticket
Where is the train station?
Wo ist der Bahnhof?
Vo ist der Bahn-hof?
Asking for directions
Is this seat free?
Ist dieser Platz frei?
Ist dee-ser Platz fry?
Checking if a seat is available
What’s the next stop?
Was ist die nächste Haltestelle?
Vas ist dee nekh-ste Hal-te-stel-le?
Inquiring about the next stop
How do I get to …?
Wie komme ich zu …?
Vee kom-me ich tsoo …?
Asking for directions
I’m getting off at the next stop
Ich steige an der nächsten Haltestelle aus
Ich sti-ge an der nekh-sten Hal-te-stel-le aus
Informing about departure
German vocabulary at public transportation
English Term
German Term
Pronunciation
Context/Usage
Ticket
Fahrkarte
Fahr-kar-te
General term for a ticket
Train
Zug
Tsoog
General term for “train”
Bus
Bus
Boos
General term for “bus”
Stop
Haltestelle
Hal-te-stel-le
Bus or train stop
Schedule
Fahrplan
Fahr-plan
Timetable for trains or buses
Station
Bahnhof
Bahn-hof
Train station
Platform
Bahnsteig
Bahn-staig
Train platform
Delay
Verspätung
Fer-shpey-toong
Delays in transportation
Connection
Umsteigeverbindung
Oom-sti-ge-fer-bin-doong
Changing from one line to another
Subway/Underground
U-Bahn
Oo-Bahn
Subway or underground train
German conversation at public transportation
German Speaker 1 (A)
English Translation (A)
German Speaker 2 (B)
English Translation (B)
Entschuldigung, ist dieser Platz frei?
Excuse me, is this seat free?
Ja, bitte setzen Sie sich.
Yes, please have a seat.
Danke schön.
Thank you.
Kein Problem.
No problem.
Fährt dieser Bus zum Hauptbahnhof?
Does this bus go to the main station?
Ja, er hält auch am Hauptbahnhof.
Yes, it stops at the main station too.
Wie viele Stationen sind es noch?
How many more stops are there?
Es sind noch drei Stationen.
There are three more stops.
Wissen Sie, wie spät es ist?
Do you know what time it is?
Ja, es ist Viertel nach drei.
Yes, it’s a quarter past three.
Vielen Dank.
Many thanks.
Gern geschehen.
You’re welcome.
Ich steige an der nächsten Haltestelle aus.
I’ll get off at the next stop.
In Ordnung, schöne Fahrt noch.
Alright, have a nice journey.
Ihnen auch einen schönen Tag.
You too have a nice day.
Danke, auf Wiedersehen!
Thank you, goodbye!
Finally, the role of individuals in consciously and responsibly utilizing public transportation cannot be overstated. It should not be seen merely as a temporary solution, but as part of a lifestyle that contributes to environmental conservation and preserves our resources for future generations.
