This is the 7168th most frequent German word.
fähre
"Fähre" means "ferry" in English.
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.
Ich nehme die Fähre, um zur Insel zu gelangen.
I take the ferry to get to the island.
In this sentence, 'Fähre' again refers to the watercraft, and the sentence emphasizes its schedule or regular operation.
Die Fähre fährt jede Stunde ab.
The ferry departs every hour.
Here, 'Fähre' still means the ferry, and the sentence presents its context as a means of transport for passengers.