English–German
“locomotive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/lɔk/
Example
Die Loks fahren jeden Morgen pünktlich.
The locomotives depart on time every morning.
How to say “locomotive” in German
“Locomotive” in German is Lok.
A powerful rail machine at the front of a train, pulling or pushing the other cars.
Example sentences with Lok
Der Techniker prüft die Lok vor der Abfahrt.
The technician checks the locomotive before departure.
Tips for using Lok
- Lok is feminine, so the forms are die Lok, eine Lok, and several Loks.
Other German words for “locomotive”
Die Lokomotive zieht den Zug.
The locomotive is pulling the train.