der Individualverkehr
Translation
private transport, individual transport
Examples
Der Individualverkehr in der Stadt nimmt zu.
Private transport in the city is increasing.
Wir müssen den Individualverkehr reduzieren.
We have to reduce private transport.
Grammar Patterns
((subject/object)) used as a subject or object We have to reduce private transport.
Similar Words
Synonym: Privatverkehr (private traffic); Antonym: öffentlicher Verkehr (public transport)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Individual' (individual) + 'Verkehr' (traffic, transport). Literally 'individual transport'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Individual' people using their own vehicles for 'Verkehr' (transport).