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Fahrt

trip

noun FART Less Common
Travel & Places Transportation

Also means

ride

Usage Note

Fahrt is a journey made by vehicle (car, train, boat) rather than on foot, which would be a Wanderung or Spaziergang. The idiom in Fahrt kommen means 'to get going' or 'pick up steam'. English speakers should note its unfortunate spelling but harmless meaning.

Examples

"Die Fahrt nach Berlin dauert lange."

Natural Translation

The trip to Berlin takes a long time.

Literal Translation

The trip to Berlin lasts long.

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