der Pkw, –
car
Ein kleines motorisiertes Fahrzeug, das meist von wenigen Personen für Fahrten im Alltag genutzt wird.
The German abbreviation "Pkw" stands for "Personenkraftwagen," which translates to "passenger car" in English. The constituent words are "Personen" (persons), "Kraft" (power), and "Wagen" (car). Essentially, it refers to motor vehicles designed primarily for transporting passengers.
Similar terms include "Auto" (car), "Fahrzeug" (vehicle), and "Kraftfahrzeug" (motor vehicle). The term "Pkw" specifically points to vehicles intended for carrying people, distinguishing them from other types of vehicles like commercial trucks ("Lkw," Lastkraftwagen) or motorcycles.
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Examples
Ich fahre meinen Pkw zur Arbeit.noun
I drive my car to work.
Der Pkw steht schon in der Garage.noun
The car is already in the garage.
Der Pkw parkt vor dem Haus.noun
The car parks in front of the house.
Ein Pkw steht auf dem Parkplatz.noun
A car is parked in the parking lot.
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