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German word
Lastwagen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlastˌvaːgn̩/
Meaning
- masculine nountruck
Example
Ein Lastwagen bringt die Lieferung.
A truck is bringing the shipment.
More examples
Ein großer Lastwagen blockierte die Einfahrt.
A large truck blocked the entrance.
Core concept
A large road vehicle with a long cargo body carrying goods between places.
Common phrases
großer Lastwagen
large truck
im Lastwagen
in the truck
Lastwagen mit Anhänger
truck with trailer
Similar words
Lkw: A shortened term for a large road vehicle used to transport goods.
Laster: A colloquial term for a large vehicle used to carry goods.
Transporter: A relatively small van-like commercial vehicle for carrying goods or people.
Definition in German
Lastwagen ist ein großes Kraftfahrzeug, das Waren und Güter auf der Straße transportiert.
Word origin
Lastwagen is a compound of German Last, meaning load or cargo, and Wagen, meaning wagon or vehicle.
Usage tips
- Lastwagen is masculine, with the plural Lastwagen; the ending does not change in the plural.
Other meanings
- heavy trucknoun
Related words
- Lastwagenfahrertruck drivernoun
- Lastwagenladungtruckloadnoun