No. 464 in German
verkehr
"Verkehr" in English means "traffic" or "transport" and can also refer to "communication" or "intercourse" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Der Verkehr auf den Straßen war heute sehr stark.
The traffic on the streets was very heavy today.
Here, 'Verkehr' refers to traffic, specifically vehicles on roads or streets.
Der Austauschstudent fand den kulturellen Verkehr sehr bereichernd.
The exchange student found the cultural interaction very enriching.
In this instance, 'Verkehr' means interaction or exchange, particularly of cultural ideas.
Privater Verkehr ist wegen der Einschränkungen momentan nicht möglich.
Private contact is currently not possible due to the restrictions.
Here, 'Verkehr' is used to denote personal or private interactions or contact between individuals.
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