German word

Fahrzeug

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːɐ̯t͡sɔʏ̯k/

Meaning

  • neuter nounvehicle

Example

Dieses Fahrzeug ist sehr sparsam.

This vehicle is very fuel-efficient.

Illustration for Fahrzeug (vehicle)

More examples

Wir haben gestern ein Fahrzeug gemietet.

We rented a vehicle yesterday.

Core concept

A transport unit moves people or cargo from one location to another as a complete piece of equipment.

Common phrases

  • ein Fahrzeug mieten

    rent a vehicle

  • ein Fahrzeug kaufen

    buy a vehicle

  • das Fahrzeug parken

    park the vehicle

Similar words

Auto: The most common everyday term for a motor car.
Wagen: A traditional term for a car, used in various contexts.
Motorrad: A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.
Fahrrad: A two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling.

Definition in German

Ein Fahrzeug ist ein Transportmittel, mit dem man Personen oder Güter von einem Ort zum anderen bringt.

Word origin

The compound Fahrzeug joins the travel stem Fahr- from fahren with Zeug, which historically meant a thing or item of equipment.

Usage tips

  • Fahrzeug often belongs to official or technical language, while Auto is more usual for an ordinary car in everyday speech.

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