Translation of German word "Bus" to English
derBus
/buːs/
Meaning
NounA motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.
How to use
The masculine noun Bus ('bus') declines regularly in the singular, but its plural is Busse (adding an extra 's' to preserve the short vowel sound).
🇬🇧 English
bus
Example
Mein Bus fährt in zehn Minuten genau vor der Haustür ab.
My bus leaves in ten minutes right from the front door.
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Common phrases
- mit dem Bus fahren— to go / travel by bus (dative means)
- Bushaltestelle— bus stop (related compound)
- in den Bus einsteigen— to get on the bus (accusative direction)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Bus"?▼
The German word "der Bus" is defined as: "A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads."
What does the German word "der Bus" mean?▼
The German word "der Bus" means "bus" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein Bus fährt in zehn Minuten genau vor der Haustür ab." (which translates as "My bus leaves in ten minutes right from the front door.").
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