English

transportation

ˌtræn.spɚˈteɪ.ʃən, ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃ(ə)n, tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən, tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən
Meaning: movement of people or goods; system of vehicles
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃ(ə)n, tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən, tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

Public transportation is the most efficient way to travel around the city.
Public transportation is the most efficient way to travel around the city.
The government is investing heavily in the country's transportation infrastructure.
The government is investing heavily in the country's transportation infrastructure.
The legislator proposed a new bill to improve public transportation.
The legislator proposed a new bill to improve public transportation.
The city has become a major transportation hub for the entire region.
The city has become a major transportation hub for the entire region.
The government announced a large-scale project to improve public transportation.
The government announced a large-scale project to improve public transportation.

Usage Notes

Commonly refers to systems like buses and trains (public transit). In British English, 'transport' is more common.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.