Transatlantik

Transatlantik is the German-language form of the term transatlantic, used to describe things that relate to or cross the Atlantic Ocean. The word is formed from trans- “across” and Atlantik, the German form of Atlantic, and is used in German alongside the English term in some contexts, though the English term is more common in international usage.

In geography, travel, and commerce, transatlantik concepts cover transatlantic flights and shipping routes, as well as the cross-ocean movement of people and goods. In telecommunications, transatlantic cables connect continents for telephone and internet traffic. In historical and cultural contexts, the notion of crossing the Atlantic has shaped exploration, migration, trade, and cultural exchange between Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

In modern usage, Transatlantik often appears as part of branding or naming for events, services, or media that emphasize cross-ocean links. The term is primarily used in German-language contexts, while many other languages use their own equivalents, such as transatlantic in English.