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carriage in German

carriage in German is Kutsche, Haltung, Gang — carriage means the act of carrying something from one place to another.

carriage in German

Kutsche
noun
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
Haltung
noun
(now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
Gang
noun
(now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
Wagen
noun
The part of a typewriter supporting the paper.
Fracht
noun
The charge made for conveying (especially in the phrases carriage forward, when the charge is to be paid by the receiver, and Carriage Paid To).
Frachtgeld
noun
The charge made for conveying (especially in the phrases carriage forward, when the charge is to be paid by the receiver, and Carriage Paid To).
Fuhrlohn
noun
The charge made for conveying (especially in the phrases carriage forward, when the charge is to be paid by the receiver, and Carriage Paid To).

What does "carriage" mean?

  1. noun The act of carrying something from one place to another.
    "The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas."
  2. noun A way of transporting people or goods.
    "Rail was once the main carriage of coal to the coast."
  3. noun A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by a horse, used for carrying people.
    "The wedding couple left the church in a white carriage."
  4. noun A short way of saying 'railway carriage', a train car for passengers or goods.
    "Please move along to the next carriage if this one is full."
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carriage in a sentence

  • The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas.
  • Carriage of the goods by lorry took three days.
  • Rail was once the main carriage of coal to the coast.
  • The company specialises in the carriage of fresh fruit by sea.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "carriage" in German?
"carriage" in German is Kutsche, Haltung, Gang. carriage means: The act of carrying something from one place to another.
How do you use "carriage" in a sentence?
Example: "The shop charges extra for the carriage of heavy parcels overseas." In German, "carriage" is Kutsche, Haltung, Gang.
Are there other ways to say "carriage" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "carriage": Kutsche, Haltung, Gang, Wagen, Fracht, Frachtgeld.
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