der Verkehr
Translation
traffic, transport, commerce, intercourse
Examples
Der Verkehr in der Stadt ist schrecklich.
The traffic in the city is terrible.
Der öffentliche Verkehr ist gut ausgebaut.
Public transport is well-developed.
Wir haben keinen Verkehr mehr mit ihnen.
We no longer have any dealings with them.
Grammar Patterns
der öffentliche Verkehr public transport Public transport is very good here.
Verkehr mit+3 haben to have dealings with sb. He has dealings with bad people.
Similar Words
Transport (transport), Handel (commerce)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix indicating change or movement) and 'kehren' (to turn). It signifies things moving back and forth.
Memory Tips
Imagine cars 'ver-y' much 'kehr-ing' (turning) and moving around in traffic. It's all about movement and exchange.