No. 7,168 in German
fähre
"Fähre" means "ferry" in English.
In a sentence
Ich nehme die Fähre, um zur Insel zu gelangen.
I take the ferry to get to the island.
Here, 'Fähre' refers to a boat or ship used to transport people or goods across a body of water, for example, between the mainland and an island.
Die Fähre fährt jede Stunde ab.
The ferry departs every hour.
In this sentence, 'Fähre' again refers to the watercraft, and the sentence emphasizes its schedule or regular operation.
Der Kapitän der Fähre begrüßt die Passagiere.
The captain of the ferry welcomes the passengers.
Here, 'Fähre' still means the ferry, and the sentence presents its context as a means of transport for passengers.
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