# City and transport: German words and their articles

Source: https://yupolearn.com/en/topics/city-transport/ · Yupo word list · Last updated: October 24, 2026

This topic has 240 words: 105 der, 87 die, 48 das. Words marked “die (plural)” are used in the plural in German.

| Word | Article | English | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abfahrtszeit | die | Departure time | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/abfahrtszeit/ |
| Abgasuntersuchung | die | Emissions test | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/abgasuntersuchung/ |
| Abkürzung | die | Shortcut | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/abkuerzung/ |
| Abschleppdienst | der | Towing service | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/abschleppdienst/ |
| Abzweigung | die | Turn-off | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/abzweigung/ |
| Achse | die | Axle | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/achse/ |
| Airbag | der | Air cushion | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/airbag/ |
| Allradantrieb | der | All-wheel drive | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/allradantrieb/ |
| Ampelphase | die | Traffic light phase | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ampelphase/ |
| Anhalteweg | der | Stopping distance | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/anhalteweg/ |
| Anlasser | der | Starter motor | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/anlasser/ |
| Asphalt | der | Tarmac | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/asphalt/ |
| Auffahrt | die | Slip road | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/auffahrt/ |
| Ausgang | der | Exit | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ausgang/ |
| Auspuff | der | Exhaust | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/auspuff/ |
| Außenspiegel | der | Wing mirror | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/aussenspiegel/ |
| Auto | das | Auto | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/auto/ |
| Autobahnkreuz | das | Motorway interchange | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/autobahnkreuz/ |
| Autobatterie | die | Car battery | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/autobatterie/ |
| Autohaus | das | Car dealership | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/autohaus/ |
| Automatikgetriebe | das | Automatic gearbox | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/automatikgetriebe/ |
| Autoschlüssel | der | Car key | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/autoschluessel/ |
| Bahn | die | Railway | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bahn/ |
| Bahnschranke | die | Level-crossing gate | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bahnschranke/ |
| Bahnsteig | der | Platform | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bahnsteig/ |
| Bahnübergang | der | Level crossing | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bahnuebergang/ |
| Bebauungsplan | der | Zoning plan | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bebauungsplan/ |
| Behindertenparkplatz | der | Disabled parking space | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/behindertenparkplatz/ |
| Berufsverkehr | der | Rush-hour traffic | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/berufsverkehr/ |
| Bezirk | der | District | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bezirk/ |
| Blinker | der | Indicator | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/blinker/ |
| Bordstein | der | Curb | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bordstein/ |
| Boulevard | der | Boulevard | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/boulevard/ |
| Bremse | die | Brake | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bremse/ |
| Bremsflüssigkeit | die | Brake fluid | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bremsfluessigkeit/ |
| Bremsweg | der | Braking distance | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/bremsweg/ |
| Bürgersteig | der | Footpath | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/buergersteig/ |
| Busfahrer | der | Bus driver | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/busfahrer/ |
| Busspur | die | Bus lane | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/busspur/ |
| Dieselfahrverbot | das | Diesel ban | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/dieselfahrverbot/ |
| Durchsage | die | Announcement | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/durchsage/ |
| E-Bike | das | E-bike | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/e-bike/ |
| Ecke | die | Corner | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ecke/ |
| Elektroauto | das | Electric car | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/elektroauto/ |
| Entfernung | die | Distance | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/entfernung/ |
| Entwerter | der | Ticket validator | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/entwerter/ |
| Ersatzbus | der | Replacement bus | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ersatzbus/ |
| Ersatzreifen | der | Spare tyre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ersatzreifen/ |
| Fahrbahn | die | Carriageway | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrbahn/ |
| Fahrbahnmarkierung | die | Road marking | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrbahnmarkierung/ |
| Fahrer | der | Driver | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrer/ |
| Fahrerlaubnis | die | Driving licence | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrerlaubnis/ |
| Fahrgast | der | Passenger | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrgast/ |
| Fahrprüfung | die | Driving test | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrpruefung/ |
| Fahrrad | das | Bicycle | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrrad/ |
| Fahrradhelm | der | Cycle helmet | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrradhelm/ |
| Fahrradstraße | die | Cycle street | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrradstrasse/ |
| Fahrschein | der | Ticket | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrschein/ |
| Fahrschule | die | Driving school | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrschule/ |
| Fahrstuhl | der | Lift | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrstuhl/ |
| Fahrstunde | die | Driving lesson | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrstunde/ |
| Fahrt | die | Trip | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrt/ |
| Fahrtrichtung | die | Direction of travel | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrtrichtung/ |
| Fahrverbot | das | Driving ban | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrverbot/ |
| Fahrwerk | das | Chassis | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrwerk/ |
| Fahrzeug | das | Vehicle | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrzeug/ |
| Fahrzeugbrief | der | Vehicle title | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fahrzeugbrief/ |
| Felge | die | Rim | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/felge/ |
| Fernsehturm | der | Television tower | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fernsehturm/ |
| Feuerwache | die | Fire station | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/feuerwache/ |
| Flickzeug | das | Repair kit | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/flickzeug/ |
| Fortbewegungsmittel | das | Means of locomotion | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fortbewegungsmittel/ |
| Friedhof | der | Cemetery | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/friedhof/ |
| Führerscheinentzug | der | Licence revocation | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fuehrerscheinentzug/ |
| Fundbüro | das | Lost and found | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fundbuero/ |
| Fußgänger | der | Pedestrian | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fussgaenger/ |
| Fußgängerampel | die | Traffic light for pedestrians | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/fussgaengerampel/ |
| Gaspedal | das | Accelerator | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/gaspedal/ |
| Gasse | die | Alley | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/gasse/ |
| Gegenrichtung | die | Opposite direction | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/gegenrichtung/ |
| Gegenverkehr | der | Oncoming traffic | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/gegenverkehr/ |
| Gehweg | der | Sidewalk | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/gehweg/ |
| Geschwindigkeit | die | Pace | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/geschwindigkeit/ |
| Getriebe | das | Gearbox | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/getriebe/ |
| Haltestelle | die | Stop | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/haltestelle/ |
| Halteverbot | das | No stopping | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/halteverbot/ |
| Handbremse | die | Handbrake | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/handbremse/ |
| Handschuhfach | das | Glove box | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/handschuhfach/ |
| Hauptstraße | die | Main street | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/hauptstrasse/ |
| Hausnummer | die | House number | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/hausnummer/ |
| Heckscheibe | die | Rear window | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/heckscheibe/ |
| Helm | der | Helmet | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/helm/ |
| Hochhaus | das | High-rise building | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/hochhaus/ |
| Hupe | die | Horn | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/hupe/ |
| Hybridantrieb | der | Hybrid drive | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/hybridantrieb/ |
| Hybridauto | das | Hybrid car | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/hybridauto/ |
| Individualverkehr | der | Private transport | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/individualverkehr/ |
| Innenstadt | die | City centre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/innenstadt/ |
| Inspektion | die | Car service | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/inspektion/ |
| Kanaldeckel | der | Manhole cover | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kanaldeckel/ |
| Karosserie | die | Bodywork | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/karosserie/ |
| Kehrmaschine | die | Street sweeper | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kehrmaschine/ |
| Kennzeichen | das | Licence plate | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kennzeichen/ |
| Kfz-Werkstatt | die | Car repair garage | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kfz-werkstatt/ |
| Kilometerzähler | der | Odometer | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kilometerzaehler/ |
| Kindersitz | der | Child safety seat | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kindersitz/ |
| Klapprad | das | Folding bike | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/klapprad/ |
| Knöllchen | das | Ticket | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/knoellchen/ |
| Kofferraum | der | Trunk | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kofferraum/ |
| Kraftfahrzeug | das | Motor vehicle | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kraftfahrzeug/ |
| Kraftstoff | der | Fuel | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kraftstoff/ |
| Kreuzung | die | Crossroads | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kreuzung/ |
| Kühler | der | Radiator | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kuehler/ |
| Kupplung | die | Clutch | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kupplung/ |
| Kurve | die | Bend | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/kurve/ |
| Lack | der | Paintwork | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/lack/ |
| Ladesäule | die | Charging point | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ladesaeule/ |
| Landkarte | die | Map | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/landkarte/ |
| Lärmschutzwand | die | Noise barrier | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/laermschutzwand/ |
| Lastwagen | der | Lorry | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/lastwagen/ |
| Laterne | die | Street lamp | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/laterne/ |
| Leihfahrrad | das | Hire bike | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/leihfahrrad/ |
| Leitkegel | der | Traffic cone | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/leitkegel/ |
| Lenkrad | das | Steering wheel | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/lenkrad/ |
| Lichtmaschine | die | Alternator | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/lichtmaschine/ |
| Linie | die | Line | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/linie/ |
| Linienbus | der | Scheduled bus | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/linienbus/ |
| Litfaßsäule | die | Advertising column | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/litfasssaeule/ |
| Lkw | der | Lorry | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/lkw/ |
| Luftpumpe | die | Air pump | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/luftpumpe/ |
| Martinshorn | das | Siren | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/martinshorn/ |
| Monatskarte | die | Monthly ticket | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/monatskarte/ |
| Moped | das | Moped | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/moped/ |
| Motor | der | Engine | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/motor/ |
| Motorhaube | die | Bonnet | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/motorhaube/ |
| Motoröl | das | Engine oil | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/motoroel/ |
| Motorrad | das | Bike | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/motorrad/ |
| Müllwagen | der | Garbage truck | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/muellwagen/ |
| Nachtbus | der | Night bus | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/nachtbus/ |
| Nahverkehr | der | Local transport | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/nahverkehr/ |
| Nebenstraße | die | Side street | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/nebenstrasse/ |
| Neubau | der | New building | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/neubau/ |
| Neuwagen | der | New car | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/neuwagen/ |
| Notbremse | die | Emergency brake | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/notbremse/ |
| Nummernschild | das | License plate | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/nummernschild/ |
| Ordnungsamt | das | Public order office | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ordnungsamt/ |
| Ortsausgang | der | Town exit | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ortsausgang/ |
| Ortseingang | der | Town entrance | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ortseingang/ |
| Ortskenntnis | die | Local knowledge | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ortskenntnis/ |
| Panne | die | Breakdown | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/panne/ |
| Pannendienst | der | Breakdown service | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/pannendienst/ |
| Park | der | Park | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/park/ |
| Parkbank | die | Park bench | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/parkbank/ |
| Parkhaus | das | Parking garage | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/parkhaus/ |
| Parkraumbewirtschaftung | die | Parking management | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/parkraumbewirtschaftung/ |
| Parkscheibe | die | Parking disc | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/parkscheibe/ |
| Parkverbot | das | Parking ban | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/parkverbot/ |
| Pedal | das | Pedal | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/pedal/ |
| Platz | der | Circus | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/platz/ |
| Polizei | die | Police | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/polizei/ |
| Polizeiwache | die | Police station | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/polizeiwache/ |
| Rad | das | Wheel | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/rad/ |
| Radkappe | die | Hubcap | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/radkappe/ |
| Radspur | die | Cycle lane | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/radspur/ |
| Radweg | der | Bicycle lane | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/radweg/ |
| Rathaus | das | Town hall | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/rathaus/ |
| Regierungsviertel | das | Government quarter | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/regierungsviertel/ |
| Reifen | der | Tyre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/reifen/ |
| Reifendruck | der | Tire pressure | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/reifendruck/ |
| Reifenpanne | die | Flat tyre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/reifenpanne/ |
| Rennrad | das | Racing bike | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/rennrad/ |
| Reserverad | das | Spare wheel | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/reserverad/ |
| Roller | der | Scooter | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/roller/ |
| Rost | der | Rust | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/rost/ |
| Rücklicht | das | Tail light | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/ruecklicht/ |
| Rückspiegel | der | Rear-view mirror | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/rueckspiegel/ |
| Sackgasse | die | Blind alley | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sackgasse/ |
| Schaffner | der | Conductor | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schaffner/ |
| Schalthebel | der | Gear lever | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schalthebel/ |
| Scheibenwischer | der | Wiper | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/scheibenwischer/ |
| Schienenersatzverkehr | der | Rail replacement service | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schienenersatzverkehr/ |
| Schlagloch | das | Pothole | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schlagloch/ |
| Schlauch | der | Hose | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schlauch/ |
| Schnellstraße | die | Expressway | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schnellstrasse/ |
| Schulbus | der | School bus | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schulbus/ |
| Schulweg | der | Way to school | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schulweg/ |
| Schwarzfahrer | der | Fare dodger | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/schwarzfahrer/ |
| Sicherheitsabstand | der | Safe distance | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sicherheitsabstand/ |
| Sitzheizung | die | Seat heating | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sitzheizung/ |
| Sommerreifen | der | Summer tyre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sommerreifen/ |
| Sonnenblende | die | Sun visor | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sonnenblende/ |
| Sperrung | die | Road closure | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sperrung/ |
| Spielplatz | der | Playground | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/spielplatz/ |
| Springbrunnen | der | Fountain | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/springbrunnen/ |
| Sprit | der | Petrol | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/sprit/ |
| Spritverbrauch | der | Fuel consumption | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/spritverbrauch/ |
| Stadtkern | der | City center | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stadtkern/ |
| Stadtmitte | die | City centre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stadtmitte/ |
| Stadtpark | der | City park | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stadtpark/ |
| Stadtplan | der | City map | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stadtplan/ |
| Stadtplanung | die | Urban planning | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stadtplanung/ |
| Standort | der | Location | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/standort/ |
| Standstreifen | der | Hard shoulder | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/standstreifen/ |
| Stoppschild | das | Stop sign | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stoppschild/ |
| Stoßdämpfer | der | Shock absorber | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/stossdaempfer/ |
| Straße | die | Street | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strasse/ |
| Straßenbau | der | Road construction | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strassenbau/ |
| Straßenlaterne | die | Street lamp | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strassenlaterne/ |
| Straßenname | der | Street name | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strassenname/ |
| Straßenschild | das | Street sign | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strassenschild/ |
| Straßenverkehrsordnung | die | Rules of the road | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strassenverkehrsordnung/ |
| Strecke | die | Route | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/strecke/ |
| Tageskarte | die | Day ticket | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/tageskarte/ |
| Tank | der | Tank | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/tank/ |
| Taxifahrer | der | Taxi driver | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/taxifahrer/ |
| Taxistand | der | Taxi rank | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/taxistand/ |
| Tempolimit | das | Speed limit | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/tempolimit/ |
| Totalschaden | der | Total loss | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/totalschaden/ |
| Uhrturm | der | Clock tower | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/uhrturm/ |
| Umweg | der | Detour | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/umweg/ |
| Umweltplakette | die | Emissions sticker | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/umweltplakette/ |
| Unfallbericht | der | Accident report | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/unfallbericht/ |
| Verbrenner | der | Combustion-engine car | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verbrenner/ |
| Verbrennungsmotor | der | Combustion engine | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verbrennungsmotor/ |
| Verkehr | der | Traffic | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehr/ |
| Verkehrsaufkommen | das | Traffic volume | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrsaufkommen/ |
| Verkehrsberuhigung | die | Traffic calming | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrsberuhigung/ |
| Verkehrsdichte | die | Traffic density | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrsdichte/ |
| Verkehrserziehung | die | Road safety training | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrserziehung/ |
| Verkehrsfluss | der | Traffic flow | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrsfluss/ |
| Verkehrslage | die | Traffic situation | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrslage/ |
| Verkehrsmittel | das | Means of transport | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrsmittel/ |
| Verkehrssünder | der | Traffic offender | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/verkehrssuender/ |
| Wagen | der | Cart | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/wagen/ |
| Weg | der | Track | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/weg/ |
| Windschutzscheibe | die | Windscreen | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/windschutzscheibe/ |
| Wolkenkratzer | der | Skyscraper | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/wolkenkratzer/ |
| Zentrum | das | Centre | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/zentrum/ |
| Zone | die | Zone | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/zone/ |
| Zündkerze | die | Sparking plug | https://yupolearn.com/en/word/zuendkerze/ |