No. 2,899 in German
öpnv
Public transport.
In a sentence
Ich benutze täglich den ÖPNV, um zur Arbeit zu fahren.
I use public transport daily to go to work.
Here, 'ÖPNV' is used as a noun referring to the public transport system.
In vielen Städten wird der ÖPNV zunehmend umweltfreundlicher gestaltet.
In many cities, public transport is increasingly being made more environmentally friendly.
In this sentence, 'ÖPNV' still refers to public transport but focuses on its ecological improvements.
Der Ausbau des ÖPNVs ist eine wichtige politische Aufgabe.
The expansion of public transport is an important political task.
Here, 'ÖPNV' represents the concept or system of public transportation in general, emphasizing development.
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