No. 3,242 in German
ferry
A boat or ship for transporting people, vehicles, or goods across water.
In a sentence
Die Fähre brachte uns sicher über den Fluss.
The ferry carried us safely across the river.
Here, 'Die Fähre' refers to the vessel used for transporting people or goods over water.
Wir beobachteten die Fähre, wie sie langsam den Hafen verließ.
We watched the ferry as it slowly departed from the harbor.
In this instance, 'die Fähre' represents a subject observed during its movement away from the harbor.
Sie planten, mit der Fähre zu reisen, um die Landschaft zu genießen.
They planned to travel by ferry to enjoy the scenery.
Here, 'mit der Fähre' indicates the mode of transportation chosen for experiencing the surroundings.
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