transportieren
Die Firma transportiert Waren mit Lastwagen.
The company transports goods by truck.
To carry or move people or goods from one place to another, typically using a vehicle or system.
Der Zug transportiert täglich tausende Pendler in die Stadt.
The train transports thousands of commuters into the city every day.
Can refer to physical movement of objects or people, or abstract transfer of ideas/data.
In technical contexts, to transmit or convey signals, data, or energy.
Das Kabel transportiert das Signal ohne Verlust.
The cable transmits the signal without loss.
In computing, to move data from one location to another.
Die Datei wird auf den Server transportiert.
The file is transported to the server.
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Prepositions with 'transportieren'
Use 'mit' for the means of transport (mit dem Zug, mit dem LKW) and 'von...nach' for the route (von Berlin nach München).
Gold Rule
Physical vs. Abstract Transport
Use 'transportieren' for physical movement of objects/people. For abstract transfer (e.g., ideas, emotions), consider 'übertragen' or 'vermitteln'.
Word Origin
From Latin *transportare* (to carry across), from *trans-* (across) + *portare* (to carry). First recorded in German in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
The verb is commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts. In formal writing, 'befördern' may be preferred for official contexts (e.g., postal services).