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“small car” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklaɪ̯nˌvaːgn̩/

Example

Der neue Kleinwagen ist sehr sparsam.

The new small car is very fuel-efficient.

Illustration for Kleinwagen (small car)

How to say “small car” in German

“Small car” in German is Kleinwagen.

A compact passenger car that fits easily into tight city spaces but offers limited room inside.

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

Example sentences with Kleinwagen

Weil Parkplätze knapp sind, fahre ich lieber mit einem Kleinwagen.

Because parking spaces are scarce, I prefer to drive a small car.

Tips for using Kleinwagen

  • Kleinwagen is masculine, with der Kleinwagen in the singular and die Kleinwagen in the plural; the plural form does not change.

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