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Überfahrt

crossing, sea or river passage

noun UE-ber-fahrt Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Also means

ferry crossing

Usage Note

Überfahrt is the act or journey of crossing a body of water, typically by ferry (Fähre). It is used for the Channel crossing, island ferries, and river crossings alike.

Examples

"Die Überfahrt mit der Fähre dauerte bei rauer See mehrere Stunden."

Natural Translation

The ferry crossing took several hours in rough seas.

Literal Translation

The crossing with the ferry lasted in rough sea several hours.

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