Translation of German word "Auto" to English
dasAuto
/aʊto/
Meaning
NounA wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry and a bus.
How to use
The neuter noun Auto ('car / automobile') is borrowed and declines regularly in the singular, but its plural ending is -s (Autos).
🇬🇧 English
car
Example
Ich kaufe ein neues Auto.
I'm buying a new car.
Das Auto ist sehr schnell.
The car is very fast.
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Common phrases
- mit dem Auto fahren— to go / travel by car (dative means)
- Auto waschen— to wash the car
- Autofahrer— car driver (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Auto"?▼
The German word "das Auto" is defined as: "A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry and a bus."
What does the German word "das Auto" mean?▼
The German word "das Auto" means "car" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Auto"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Auto"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich kaufe ein neues Auto." (which translates as "I'm buying a new car.").
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