nounnoun
die Dampflok, -s
steam locomotive
The German word "Dampflok" is a noun and a compound word made of "Dampf" (meaning "steam") and "Lok", a short form of "Lokomotive" (meaning "locomotive" or "train engine").
Meaning:
A "Dampflok" refers to a steam locomotive, a railway engine powered by steam.
Similar words:
- "Lokomotive" (locomotive – general term for train engines)
- "Diesellok" (diesel locomotive)
- "Elektrolok" (electric locomotive)
Difference:
"Dampflok" specifically denotes locomotives powered by steam, unlike dieselloks or elektroloks, which refer to different propulsion methods. The term emphasizes traditional steam technology.
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Examples
Die alte Dampflok steht im Museum.noun
The old steam locomotive is in the museum.
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