fuhr
Translation
to drive, to go, to travel
Examples
Ich fuhr mit dem Auto zur Arbeit.
I drove to work by car.
Der Zug fuhr pünktlich ab.
The train departed on time.
Grammar Patterns
((mit+3)) fahren to go by (sth.) Ich fuhr mit dem Zug.
((nach/in+4)) fahren to go to (a place) Er fuhr nach Hamburg.
((sth.)) fahren to drive (sth.) Sie fuhr das neue Auto.
Similar Words
reisen (to travel), gehen (to go, walk)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*faraną' (to travel). Cognate with English 'fare' (as in fare for a journey).
Memory Tips
Think of going 'far' in a vehicle. 'Fahren' sounds like 'far'. 'Fuhr' is the simple past tense.