German Conversation · Level 116
45 words
German word
Kombi
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɔmbi/
Meaning
- masculine nounstation wagon
Example
In der Stadt sieht man viele Kombis.
You see many station wagons in the city.
More examples
Wir beladen den Kombi mit Kisten.
We are loading the station wagon with boxes.
Core concept
A passenger car whose rear seats and cargo area can be used together, giving it a long, flexible interior.
Common phrases
einen geräumigen Kombi
a spacious station wagon
den Kombi beladen
load the station wagon
im Kombi sitzen
sit in the station wagon
Similar words
Limousine: A standard passenger car with a separate rear trunk.
Van: A tall passenger vehicle with many seats for families or larger groups.
Transporter: A commercial vehicle designed to carry goods or equipment in a large cargo space.
SUV: A raised passenger vehicle built for varied uses and easier travel on rough roads.
Definition in German
Kombi ist die umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für einen Kombiwagen, also einen Pkw mit einem erweiterbaren Ladebereich hinter den Rücksitzen.
Word origin
Kombi is a colloquial shortening of Kombiwagen, whose first element comes from Kombination and refers to the combined passenger and cargo functions.
Usage tips
- Kombi is masculine, so the standard forms are der Kombi, einen Kombi, and die Kombis.