Bus
/bʊs/masculine
The German word for "bus" is Bus.
Meaning: vehicle (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Bus is the general term, Der Omnibus is a more formal and official way to refer to the vehicle. If you are specifically talking about a bus that operates on fixed, regular routes, you can use Der Linienbus.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bus is a masculine noun. The plural form is Busse. When the word is used as a direct object in the accusative case, it changes to den Bus.
How do you pronounce it?
/bʊs/
Did you know?
- In Germany, the phrase Bus und Bahn is commonly used as a collective term for all forms of public transit, regardless of whether a train is actually involved.
- While English speakers might say 'get on the bus', Germans use the preposition 'in' with the accusative, saying 'in den Bus steigen'.
- German speakers often use the word Bus in the phrase Bus fahren, which can mean both 'to travel by bus' and 'to drive a bus'.
Examples in context
- Er ist im Bus.He's on the bus.This sentence is useful for saying someone is currently on the Bus.Tatoeba #12341837 by mhr, translation #8480302 by CH
- Wo ist der Bus?Where is the bus?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the Bus.Tatoeba #2300513 by Zaghawa, translation #1103023 by jamessilver
- Ich war im Bus.I was on the bus.This sentence is useful for stating that you were on the Bus in the past.Tatoeba #6920424 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4500119 by CK
- Der Omnibus hat eine Verspätung.The bus is delayed.
- Nehmen Sie den Linienbus Nummer 10.Take bus number 10.
- Ich nehme den Bus zur Arbeit.I take the bus to work.
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Example conversation
Julia and Felix are waiting at a bus stop.
- JuliaKommt der Bus bald?Is the bus coming soon?
- FelixJa, der Bus ist da.Yes, the bus is there.
- JuliaGut, ich sehe den Bus.Good, I see the bus.
- FelixSchnell, Julia, wir müssen einsteigen!Quick, Julia, we have to get on!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bus” translations and entries Bus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
