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Frachter

freighter, cargo ship

noun FRAKHT-er Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Usage Note

Frachter is a vessel or aircraft primarily designed for transporting cargo. Some adventurous travellers book passenger berths on cargo ships (Frachterschiff) for slow travel. Also used for cargo planes.

Examples

"Ein paar Reisende überquerten den Atlantik auf einem Frachter."

Natural Translation

A few travellers crossed the Atlantic on a freighter.

Literal Translation

A few travellers crossed the Atlantic on a freighter.

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