German word

Kfz

Pronunciation

IPA/kaːɛfˈtsɛt/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncar

Example

Er hat sein Kfz gestern verkauft.

He sold his car yesterday.

Illustration for Kfz (car)

More examples

Er kontrollierte das Öl seines Kfz vor der langen Fahrt.

He checked the oil in his car before the long drive.

Core concept

A motor-driven vehicle seen in a technical, legal, or administrative setting rather than as an everyday car.

Common phrases

  • ein Kfz versichern

    insure a car

  • mit dem Kfz zur Arbeit fahren

    go to work by car

Similar words

Auto: A privately owned passenger car commonly mentioned in everyday conversation.
PKW: An official short form for a passenger car in administrative or technical language.
Personenkraftwagen: A formal designation for a motorized passenger car in official language.

Definition in German

Kurzform für Kraftfahrzeug; technischer oder rechtlicher Begriff für ein motorbetriebenes Fahrzeug

Word origin

Kfz is a shortening of Kraftfahrzeug, a compound of Kraft ('power') and Fahrzeug ('vehicle').

Usage tips

  • Kfz is common in official, insurance, and technical contexts, while Auto is usually more natural in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • vehiclenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Kfz-Versicherungcar insurancenoun
  • Kraftfahrzeughaltercar ownernoun

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