transportieren
[ˌtʁanspɔʁˈtiːʁən]
The English phrase 'haul' can be translated into German as transportieren or befördern. Wiktionary also lists befödern.
Meaning: to carry or transport something heavy or difficult to move (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| transportieren | [ˌtʁanspɔʁˈtiːʁən] (narrow) |
| befödern |
The verb is used to describe the act of carrying or transporting something heavy or difficult to move. If you are referring to the amount of something taken, you might use the nouns Fischzug, Fang or Beute. To describe the distance over which something is hauled, especially if it is a long distance, use Streckenzurücklegung or Transportweg.
Which one should you use?
transportieren is the most common and neutral way to say 'to transport' or 'to haul' in a general sense. In contrast, befördern is often used in more formal or technical contexts, such as the transport of goods, passengers or materials in a logistics or industrial setting.
Related words
Did you know?
- The German verb befördern can also mean 'to promote' someone to a higher rank or position at work, rather than just moving physical goods.
- The word Beute used for a 'haul' of stolen items literally translates to 'booty' or 'prey', echoing the language of historical spoils of war.
- The root of befördern is fördern, which means 'to promote' or 'to encourage', implying that hauling is a way of pushing something forward.
Examples in context
- Schau mal, welche Beute ich bei meinem Einkauf gemacht habe!Look at the haul I made during my shopping!
- Das war aber eine große Fuhre frischer Lebensmittel!That was quite a haul of fresh groceries!
- Wir müssen die Steine mit dem LKW transportieren.We have to transport the stones with the truck.
- Kannst du die schweren Kisten transportieren?Can you transport the heavy boxes?
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are moving furniture to a new apartment.
- SarahJulian, kannst du mir helfen, den Schrank zu transportieren?Julian, can you help me haul the wardrobe?
- JulianJa, aber wir brauchen bestimmt einen Wagen dafür.Yes, but we will definitely need a dolly for it.
- SarahIch glaube, wir schaffen es auch so.I think we can manage it without one.
- JulianEinverstanden, lass uns das Ding transportieren.Alright, let's haul the thing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “haul” translations and entries transportieren, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
