German word

Garage

Pronunciation

IPA/gaˈʁaːʃə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungarage

Example

Ich stelle das Fahrrad in die Garage.

I put the bicycle in the garage.

Illustration for Garage (garage)

More examples

Ich habe die Garage zum Hobbyraum umgebaut.

I remodeled the garage into a hobby room.

Core concept

A roofed vehicle bay that keeps a car or bicycle dry, secure, and out of the way when not in use.

Common phrases

  • die Garage umbauen

    remodel the garage

  • Zugang zur Garage haben

    have access to the garage

  • das Auto in der Garage reparieren

    repair the car in the garage

Similar words

Parkhaus: A multistory building offering paid parking for many cars.
Tiefgarage: A covered parking area underground within or beneath a building.
Carport: A simple roofed parking space open on the sides for outdoor car storage.
Parkplatz: An outdoor space for stopping or leaving a car temporarily.

Definition in German

Ein geschlossenes Gebäude oder Raum, in dem Fahrzeuge, besonders Autos, abgestellt und vor Wetter und Diebstahl geschützt werden.

Word origin

The German noun came through French garage from the verb garer, which means to put or shelter a vehicle in a place.

Usage tips

  • For a multilevel public parking structure, German usually uses Parkhaus rather than Garage.

Opposites

  • Carportcarportnoun
  • Freiluftparkplatzoutdoor parking lotnoun

Related words

  • Garagenplatzgarage parking spacenoun
  • Garagenvermietergarage landlordnoun
  • Garagenmietegarage rentnoun

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