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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTransporter
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Trans-por-ter
"Der Lieferdienst nutzt einen Transporter für die Pakete."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A road vehicle, typically larger than a car, used for transporting goods or groups of people.
"The family packed their luggage into the van for their road trip." - 2
A type of vehicle designed for transporting cargo or passengers, often with a boxy shape.
"The delivery service uses a van to transport packages across the city."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the mid-19th century as an abbreviation of caravan, 'van' historically referred to a covered wagon for transporting goods. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass various types of large motor vehicles used for carrying passengers or freight.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Van" is said worldwide
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fourgon
Transliteration: foor-gon
"Le livreur a chargé les colis dans le fourgon."
Transporter
Transliteration: Trans-por-ter
"Der Lieferdienst nutzt einen Transporter für die Pakete."
furgone
Transliteration: fur-gone
"Hanno caricato i bagagli nel furgone per il viaggio."
furgoneta
Transliteration: fur-go-ne-ta
"La familia metió su equipaje en la furgoneta para el viaje."
furgão
Transliteration: fur-gão
"A família colocou as malas no furgão para a viagem."
वैन
Transliteration: vain
"परिवार ने यात्रा के लिए वैन में सामान रखा।"
面包车
Transliteration: miànbāochē
"家人把行李放进面包车里去旅行。"
밴
Transliteration: baen
"가족은 여행을 위해 밴에 짐을 실었다."
バン
Transliteration: ban
"家族は旅行のためにバンに荷物を積み込んだ。"
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