fahr

Fahr is a German word that functions primarily as a stem related to the verb fahren, meaning to travel or to drive. In modern German, fahr itself is not typically used as a stand‑alone lexical item outside of inflected forms or as part of compounds. The most common standalone uses are the imperative forms: Fahr! (singular, informal) meaning “Drive!” or “Go ahead,” and Fahrt! (plural, informal) as the imperative for “you all go,” with the polite command formed as Fahren Sie.

Etymology and linguistic role: Fahr derives from the root of the verb fahren. The verb itself comes from Old High German faran and is related to other Germanic languages’ terms for traveling or going by a mode of transport. The bound form fahr- appears across many compound nouns and adjectives that convey travel, movement, or the act of going.

Common uses and compounds: The prefix or stem fahr- appears in numerous everyday terms, such as Fahrplan (timetable), Fahrt (a journey or ride), Fahrzeug (vehicle), Fahrkarte (ticket), and Fahrpreis (fare). These compounds center on travel, transport, or movement. In noun and verb forms, the word is used across formal and casual contexts, from transportation schedules to instructions and signage.

Note: Outside German, fahr is generally recognized as the stem of fahren and may appear in compound neologisms or as part of proper names. Its meaning remains tied to travel, driving, or the act of going. See also: fahren, Fahrt, Fahrplan, Fahrzeug.