der Lkw, LKWs
truck
Ein großes Fahrzeug mit viel Platz zum Transport von Waren oder Materialien auf der Straße.
The German word „Lkw“ is an abbreviation for „Lastkraftwagen“, meaning truck or lorry. It is made up of two parts:
- Last – load, cargo
- Kraftwagen – motor vehicle (literally: power vehicle)
Lkw refers specifically to motor vehicles designed to transport goods.
Similar words include:
- Laster (colloquial for truck)
- Transporter (van or light commercial vehicle)
- Lastwagen (full form of Lkw)
Difference:
- Lkw/Lastkraftwagen and Lastwagen are the same; "Lkw" is an abbreviation.
- Laster is informal/slang.
- Transporter usually refers to smaller vans rather than large trucks.
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Examples
Der Lkw fährt die Ware zum Zielort.noun
The truck is transporting the goods to the destination.
Ein Lkw parkt am Straßenrand.noun
A truck is parked at the side of the road.
Lkws transportieren viele Waren quer durch das Land.noun
Trucks transport many goods across the country.
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