German · Travel & Places
Bus
Bus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large vehicle for transporting passengers.
Example
Ich fahre mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.
I take the bus to work.
Etymology
'Bus' is a borrowed term from the English 'bus', itself derived from 'omnibus', which means 'for all' in Latin. It was adopted into German in the mid-20th century as city transport evolved.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bus' is widely used in informal contexts and everyday speech, as well as in written descriptions of transportation. Understanding may vary regionally but remains a common term in Germany.