Fahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to drive", "to travel" or "to go by".

Essential properties of "fahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: fahren
Simple past: fuhr
Participle: gefahren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move in a vehicle"

Definition: "To move using a vehicle, such as a car, bicycle, train, etc."
Translation(s): to drive, to travel
Synonym(s): lenken, steuern
Antonym(s): stehen
Related word(s): Autofahren, Radfahren

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich fahre jeden Tag mit dem Auto zur Arbeit.I drive to work by car every day.
Wir fahren morgen in den Urlaub.We are going on vacation tomorrow.
Er fährt gerne Fahrrad am Wochenende.He likes to ride his bike on weekends.

2.) "To travel by a means of transport"

Definition: "To travel by a specific means of transport."
Translation(s): to go by, to take
Synonym(s): reisen, pendeln
Related word(s): Zugfahrt, Busfahrt

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir fahren mit dem Zug nach Berlin.We are traveling to Berlin by train.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Bus zur Schule.She goes to school by bus every day.
Er fährt oft mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.He often goes to work by bicycle.

3.) "To operate a vehicle or machine"

Definition: "To operate or control a vehicle or machine."
Translation(s): to operate, to handle
Synonym(s): bedienen
Related word(s): Maschinenführer, Lokführer

📝 Some usage examples:

Er fährt den Traktor über das Feld.He is driving the tractor across the field.
Sie fährt die Maschine vorsichtig.She operates the machine carefully.
Der Ingenieur fährt die Lokomotive.The engineer is driving the locomotive.

4.) "To travel on a boat"

Definition: "To travel on water in a ship or boat."
Translation(s): to sail, to go by boat
Synonym(s): Segeln, Kreuzen
Related word(s): Schiffsreise, Seefahrt

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir fahren mit dem Boot auf dem See.We are sailing on the lake by boat.
Das Schiff fährt durch den Kanal.The ship is sailing through the canal.
Sie fahren jedes Jahr mit dem Kreuzfahrtschiff.They go on a cruise every year.

5.) "Fast and sudden movements"

Definition: "To move forward quickly or with a sudden movement."
Translation(s): to move quickly, to dash
Synonym(s): rasen, schnellen
Related word(s): Schnellfahrt

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Ball fährt durch die Luft.The ball flies through the air.
Die Rakete fährt in den Himmel.The rocket shoots into the sky.
Das Auto fährt mit hoher Geschwindigkeit.The car is traveling at high speed.

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