das Fahrzeug, -e
vehicle
Ein Ding, mit dem man Menschen oder Sachen von einem Ort zum anderen bewegen kann, zum Beispiel ein Auto, ein Bus oder ein Fahrrad.
The German word "Fahrzeug" is a noun meaning "vehicle".
It is made up of two words:
- Fahr (from the verb fahren) meaning "to drive" or "to travel"
- Zeug meaning "thing", "gear", or "equipment"
So, "Fahrzeug" literally means "driving thing" or "driving equipment."
Similar words include:
- Auto (car)
- Kraftfahrzeug (motor vehicle)
- Transportmittel (means of transport)
Difference:
"Auto" specifies a car, while "Fahrzeug" is more general and includes any vehicle (bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks). "Kraftfahrzeug" specifically refers to motor vehicles, whereas "Fahrzeug" can include non-motorized ones. "Transportmittel" is broader, including any mode of transport, not only vehicles in a mechanical sense.
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Examples
Ich kaufe ein neues Fahrzeug.noun
I am buying a new vehicle.
Das Fahrzeug steht in der Garage.noun
The vehicle is in the garage.
Ein Fahrzeug fährt vorbei.noun
A vehicle drives by.
Das Fahrzeug parkt am Straßenrand.noun
The vehicle is parked at the side of the road.
Ein Fahrzeug steht vor dem Haus.noun
A vehicle is standing in front of the house.
Mein Fahrzeug ist grün.noun
My vehicle is green.
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