German word

Lkw

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛlkaːveː/

Meaning

  • masculine nountruck

Example

Der Lkw fährt auf der Autobahn.

The truck is driving on the highway.

Illustration for Lkw (truck)

More examples

Die Möbel wurden mit einem Lkw geliefert.

The furniture was delivered by truck.

Core concept

A large road hauler carrying goods between places.

Common phrases

  • einen Lkw überholen

    overtake a truck

  • mit dem Lkw liefern

    deliver by truck

  • vor dem Lkw bremsen

    brake in front of the truck

Similar words

Lastwagen: A large truck for moving heavy goods from place to place.
Sattelzug: A large articulated vehicle with a tractor and connected trailer.
Transporter: A small enclosed vehicle for transporting tools or other goods.
Lieferwagen: A small delivery vehicle for taking packages to customers.

Definition in German

Abkürzung für Lastkraftwagen; ein großes Fahrzeug, das Waren transportiert.

Word origin

Lkw is a shortening of Lastkraftwagen, formed from Last 'load', Kraft 'power', and Wagen 'vehicle'.

Usage tips

  • The masculine singular uses der Lkw or ein Lkw, while plural forms include die Lkw and die Lkws.

Other meanings

  • heavy trucknoun

Opposites

  • PKWpassenger carnoun

Related words

  • Lkw-Fahrertruck drivernoun
  • Lkw-Unfalltruck accidentnoun

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