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“engine” in German

German

AlsoTriebwerk

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmoːtoːɐ̯/

Example

Der Motor startet nicht.

The engine won't start.

Illustration for Motor (engine)

How to say “engine” in German

“Engine” in German is Motor.

A powered unit turns a shaft and makes a vehicle or machine move.

Full entry for Motor: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Motor

Ich muss zuerst den Motor anlassen.

I have to start the engine first.

Tips for using Motor

  • Motor is masculine, with the plural Motoren: der Motor, die Motoren.

Other German words for “engine”

Das Triebwerk hat ein Problem.

The engine has a problem.

“engine” in other languages