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German Phrase

Es zeigt Fußwege und öffentliche Verkehrsmittel.

/ɛs ˈtsaɪ̯çt ˈfuːsˌveːɡə ʊnt ˈœfn̩tliçə fɛɐ̯ˈkeːɐ̯ ˈmɪtl̩/
Meaning"It shows footpaths and public transport."
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Meaning

The sentence states that something – typically a map, an app, or a guide – displays both pedestrian routes and the options for public transportation. It emphasizes the dual focus on walking and using buses, trams, trains, etc.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are describing the features of a navigation tool, a city map, a tourist brochure, or any digital service that helps people move around a city on foot and by public transport.

Grammar Breakdown

EszeigtFußwegeundöffentlicheVerkehrsmittel.

1

Es (personal pronoun)

Neutral pronoun used as the subject; refers to a neuter noun like 'die Karte' or 'die App'.

2

zeigt (verb)

Third‑person singular present of zeigen; means 'shows' or 'displays'.

3

Fußwege (noun, plural)

Plural of Fußweg, meaning 'footpaths' or 'walking routes'.

4

und (conjunction)

Connects two noun phrases, equivalent to 'and'.

5

öffentliche (adjective)

Adjective in plural form agreeing with Verkehrsmittel; means 'public'.

6

Verkehrsmittel (noun, plural)

Collective noun for 'means of transport', commonly used for public transport.

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A

Was kann die neue Stadt‑App alles?

What can the new city app do?

Es zeigt Fußwege und öffentliche Verkehrsmittel.

It shows footpaths and public transport.

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Common Mistakes

  • Die Karten zeigt Fußwege und öffentliche Verkehrsmittel.

    If the subject is plural (e.g., 'Die Karten zeigen'), the verb must be 'zeigen' without the -t ending.

  • Es zeigt Fußweg und öffentliche Verkehrsmittel.

    Do not use the singular 'Fußweg' when you mean multiple routes; the sentence expects the plural.

  • Es zeigt Fußwege und die öffentliche Verkehrsmittel.

    Avoid adding an article before the phrase; it is a fixed plural expression.

Alternatives

  • Es stellt Fußwege und den öffentlichen Nahverkehr dar.

    It displays footpaths and local public transport.

  • Die Anwendung zeigt sowohl Wanderwege als auch Bus‑ und Bahnverbindungen.

    The application shows both walking routes and bus and train connections.

  • Man kann hier Fußwege und öffentliche Verkehrsmittel einsehen.

    Here you can view footpaths and public transport.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking cities, "öffentliche Verkehrsmittel" usually refers to the integrated public‑transport system (Bahn, S‑Bahn, U‑Bahn, Straßenbahn, Bus). When you want to stress local city transport, you can say "öffentlicher Nahverkehr". Also, German maps often mark Fußwege with a walking‑person icon, making the term very common in tourism literature.