der Frachter
Translation
freighter, cargo ship
Examples
Ein großer Frachter fährt in den Hafen ein.
A large freighter is entering the harbor.
Der Frachter transportiert Container nach Asien.
The freighter transports containers to Asia.
Grammar Patterns
a freighter transports ((sth.)) (ein Frachter transportiert et4) The freighter transports cars.
Similar Words
Frachtschiff (cargo ship), Containerschiff (container ship), Lastkahn (barge)
Etymology
Derived from 'Fracht' (freight, cargo) + the suffix '-er', which indicates an agent or thing. Literally, a 'freight-er'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to its root word 'Fracht' (freight). A 'Frachter' is what carries 'Fracht'.